To Control for History Effects in an Interrupted Time-Series Study

question 137

Multiple Choice

To control for history effects in an interrupted time-series study, a researcher decides to use an A-B-A format in her study. This means that she

• A) increases the number of testing intervals in her study.
• B) includes a comparison group that does not receive the treatment.
• C) takes away the treatment to determine if behavior reverts back to baseline.
• D) adds another treatment condition to the study.

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