Which of the Following Research Designs Is Used to Address

question 46

Multiple Choice

Which of the following research designs is used to address possible selection effects?

• A) Posttest-only designs
• B) Matched-groups designs
• C) Pretest/posttest designs
• D) All of the above address selection effects
• E) None of the above address selection effects

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Definitions:

Reliability

The degree to which an assessment tool or measurement produces stable and consistent results over repeated applications or observations.

Probability Sample

A sampling method in which every member of the population has a known and non-zero chance of being selected.

Experimental Research

A research methodology that tests hypotheses and establishes cause-and-effect relationships through controlled testing and observation.

Social Sciences

Social sciences are a group of academic disciplines that study societies and the relationships among individuals within those societies, including subjects like sociology, psychology, and economics.