The One-Group Posttest-Only Design Should Be Avoided Because

question 18

Multiple Choice

The one-group posttest-only design should be avoided because

• A) All experimental designs have to have more than one group
• B) There are many uncontrolled threats to validity
• C) It produces unreliable results
• D) It will not be possible to code the data

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