Which of the Following Does NOT Need to Be Considered

question 62

Multiple Choice

Which of the following does NOT need to be considered when examining experimental research?

• A)What is the experimental stimulus?
• B)What was the cost of each experiment?
• C)Were pretests and posttests performed?
• D)Were composite measures used?
• E)Are the dimensions of variables specified?

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