Why Are Randomized Field Experiments Considered the "Gold Standard" of Evaluation

question 9

Multiple Choice

Why are randomized field experiments considered the "gold standard" of evaluation research?

• A)They usually take place in a laboratory,where conditions can be closely controlled.
• B)They tend to have a higher rate of participation than other research studies.
• C)They are not biased by the differences between treatment and control groups.
• D)They are relatively easy to administer compared to other sociological research methods.

Understand the concepts of penetrance and expressivity.

Recognize the impact of genetic inheritance on phenotypic patterns in populations.

Understand the principles behind genetic crosses and predict offspring ratios.

Identify patterns of inheritance in pedigree analysis.

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