Researchers Conducted an Experiment to Determine If Children Who Participate

question 2

Multiple Choice

Researchers conducted an experiment to determine if children who participate in a new after-school tutoring program do better on state-mandated tests than children who do not attend the program. What are the treatment and outcome variables?

• A)The treatment variable is participation in the after-school program.The outcome variable is whether or not a child attended.
• B)The treatment variable is participation in the after-school program.The outcome variable is the test score on the state-mandated test.
• C)The treatment variable is the state-mandated test.The outcome variable is the participation in the after-school program.
• D)The treatment variable is the state-mandated test.The outcome variable is the test score on the state-mandated test.

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