Scientific Realism Is Rooted in the Principle That

question 80

Multiple Choice

Scientific realism is rooted in the principle that:

• A) similar interventions can naturally be expected to have different outcomes in different contexts
• B) the success of evaluations depends on the assignment of subjects to experimental and control groups
• C) there be equivalence between experimental and control groups before an intervention
• D) treatment integrity must be rigorously guarded

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Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, which are a collection of commonly-followed accounting rules and standards for financial reporting.

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