A Proxy-Pretest Design Is Most Likely to Be Used When

question 18

Multiple Choice

A proxy-pretest design is most likely to be used when ____.

• A)the researcher is evaluating a program that has already begun
• B)the unit of study is a community rather than an individual
• C)it is important that those who most need the treatment receive it
• D)there are concerns about selection-maturation effects

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Definitions:

Depressed

Describes a state of feeling very unhappy or discouraged.

Older Adults

Individuals typically defined by an age threshold, often retirement age or 65 and over, who have moved past middle adulthood into the later stages of life.

Research Suggests

A phrase often used to introduce findings or hypotheses based on scientific studies or investigations.

Virtue

A trait or quality deemed to be morally good and thus is valued as a foundation of good moral being.