The Weakness of Static Group Comparison Is That the Researcher

question 22

Multiple Choice

The weakness of static group comparison is that the researcher

• A)is biased.
• B)cannot know whether group differences prior to the experiment or if the independent variable caused differences in posttest outcomes.
• C)cannot know whether group differences prior to the experiment or if the dependent variable caused differences in posttest outcomes.
• D)is not needed.

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