In a Nonequivalent Before-After Design, We Compare

question 27

Multiple Choice

In a nonequivalent before-after design, we compare:

• A) the pretest and posttest scores of the experimental group.
• B) the pretest scores of the experimental and control groups.
• C) the posttest scores of the experimental and control groups.
• D) the change in scores from pretests to posttest for the experimental and control groups.

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Definitions:

Attitude Components

The three main aspects of attitude, including cognitive (beliefs or thoughts), affective (feelings or emotions), and behavioral (actions or reactions).

Example

A representative instance or case that is typical of a group or set, used to illustrate or explain a topic.

Social Loafing

The tendency of individuals to put forth less effort when working in a group than when working alone.

Instrumental Aggression

A type of aggression aimed at achieving a goal, such as obtaining a desired object or status, rather than merely causing harm for its own sake.