After an Experiment Was in Progress, a Researcher Learned That

question 19

Multiple Choice

After an experiment was in progress, a researcher learned that the experimental group had a more experienced teacher than did the control group.Should the researcher mention this fact in the research report?

• A) Yes, any factor which might affect the internal validity of the experiment should be reported.
• B) No, it is not necessary for the reader to know all the details about problems which arise during the course of a study.

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