When Is the Baseline Trend Opposite of the Trend During

question 8

Multiple Choice

When is the baseline trend opposite of the trend during treatment?

• A) The effect is powerfully demonstrated
• B) The trend obscures causal conclusions
• C) Maturation effects threaten internal validity
• D) It is impossible to find a treatment effect

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