When It Is Not Possible to Make Sure That Groups

question 56

Multiple Choice

When it is not possible to make sure that groups in a study have identical characteristics before the administration of an experimental treatment, the researcher should be concerned with

• A)testing effects.
• B)interaction.
• C)selection bias.
• D)maturation effects.
• E)history effects.

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