Pretests Are Recommended Even When the Evaluation Design Consists of Randomly

question 26

Multiple Choice

Pretests are recommended even when the evaluation design consists of randomly formed groups because

• A) correlations between amount of service and change scores improve interpretability.
• B) programs are not implemented as designed.
• C) pretests will permit some interpretations even if randomization procedures are compromised.
• D) non-equivalent control groups need to be equated using a pretest.

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