The Fundamental Weakness of the Time-Series Quasi-Experimental Design Is the Researcher's

question 24

Multiple Choice

The fundamental weakness of the time-series quasi-experimental design is the researcher's inability to control for the _______________ effect.

• A) statistical regression
• B) history
• C) main testing
• D) instrumentation

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