Which of the Following Is NOT a Reason That a Researcher

question 42

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a reason that a researcher might choose a pretest/posttest design?

• A)To ensure that random assignment made the treatment/comparison groups equal
• B)To determine how groups change over the course of the experiment
• C)To allow for the study of spontaneous behaviors
• D)To make a strong causal claim

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