When Using a Matching Procedure to Study the Impacts of Class

question 2

Multiple Choice

When using a matching procedure to study the impacts of class size on student achievement,researchers would most likely assemble a control group by matching participants based on which characteristic?

• A)participation in extracurricular activities
• B)student height
• C)parental marriage status
• D)prior school performance

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