A Series of Observations Before Treatment Allows a Researcher to Determine

question 55

Multiple Choice

A series of observations before treatment allows a researcher to determine whether ____.

• A)​the treatment has a temporary effect
• B)​the treatment has a permanent effect
• C)scores are influenced by assignment bias
• D)​scores are influenced by some factor unrelated to the treatment

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Definitions:

Rate of Return

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Betas

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