The Posttest-Only Control Group Design Generally Is Preferred Over the Pretest-Posttest

question 17

Multiple Choice

The posttest-only control group design generally is preferred over the pretest-posttest control group design because the latter is susceptible to the effects of

• A) differential attrition.
• B) history.
• C) statistical regression.
• D) selection-X interaction.
• E) testing-X interaction.

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