When Using a Nonequivalent-Groups Design the Researcher Will Handle Subject

question 7

Multiple Choice

When using a nonequivalent-groups design the researcher will handle subject assignment to groups by:

• A) random assignment to experimental and control groups
• B) allowing subjects to pick which group they want to be in
• C) matching subjects in the experimental group to those in the comparison group.
• D) assignment by convenience

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