A Control Group Is

question 40

Multiple Choice

A control group is:

• A) a second group of trainees
• B) of no value in helping us evaluate training programs
• C) often critical to determining whether changes were due to a training program rather than some other factor
• D) an added cost that is generally too expensive

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