Which of the Following Is Not a Difficulty of Running

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a difficulty of running an RCT?

• A) It is difficult to know whether improvements in treated clients were due to the new intervention or simply the passage of time
• B) Drop-out rates are often very high
• C) It is difficult to make sure that outcome assessments are objective and unbiased
• D) The researcher's excitement about an intervention may result in that intervention doing better than it's comparison

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Definitions:

Objective

A specific result that a person or system aims to achieve within a timeframe and with available resources.

Subjective

Based on or influenced by personal feelings, tastes, or opinions rather than objective facts.

Organizational Objectives

The defined goals and aims that an organization seeks to achieve in order to fulfill its mission and attain long-term success.

Measurable Outcomes

Specific, quantifiable results or achievements that can be used to evaluate the success of a project or intervention.