Suppose That During an Experimental Study, a Researcher Splits the Subjects

question 32

Multiple Choice

Suppose that during an experimental study, a researcher splits the subjects into two groups. One group is exposed to the treatment, while the other is not. Measurement of the dependent variable for both groups is then taken. This is an example of a(n) :

• A) one-shot design.
• B) static group design.
• C) posttest-only control group design.
• D) pretest-posttest control group design.

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