Which of the Following Cannot Be Evaluated with Randomized Controlled

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which of the following cannot be evaluated with randomized controlled trials?

• A) The effectiveness of changes in trade policy
• B) The health benefits of providing families with insecticide-treated bed nets
• C) Changes in school attendance caused by deworming programs
• D) The impact of microfinance programs

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Definitions:

Pretest-Posttest

A research design where measurements are taken both before and after a treatment or intervention to assess its effects.

Nonequivalent Control

A research design where the control group is not randomly assigned, making it different in certain ways from the experimental group, which can affect the interpretation of results.

Control Time Series

A method in statistics and research that involves collecting data points from a single group or subject over a period of time to identify trends or effects of interventions.

External Validity

The degree to which a study's findings can be applied to different situations and various individuals.