Consider the Posttest-Only Design with Nonequivalent Control Groups

question 27

Essay

Consider the posttest-only design with nonequivalent control groups. Can you think of an experimental situation in which this design might be necessary? How could you potentially strengthen the experimental design?

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Definitions:

Correlation Matrices

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Superfactors

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Thematic Apperception Tests

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Ego Resiliency

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