Why Would You Use a Posttest-Only Design Study Instead of a Pretest-Posttest

question 5

Multiple Choice

Why would you use a posttest-only design study instead of a pretest-posttest design?

• A) It would require less data collection.
• B) The preintervention differences would not affect your assessment.
• C) You want to evaluate the effectiveness of a program after it has begun.
• D) You are certain of the outcome from the intervention.

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Definitions:

Dodge and Pettit Model

A theoretical model explaining how social information processing patterns can lead to aggressive behavior in children.

Aggressive Thinking

A pattern of thought that involves a harmful or hostile attitude or intentions towards others.

Antisocial Behavior

Actions that harm or lack consideration for the well-being of others, often characterized by aggression, manipulation, or a disregard for societal norms.

Interaction Cycle

The dynamic sequence of actions and reactions between entities that influence each other, often used in the context of social, biological, or ecological systems.