Which of the Following Would Be the LEAST Appropriate in the Closing

question 71

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would be the LEAST appropriate in the closing paragraph of a negative message?

• A)"Let us know if model #A01 would be a suitable substitution."
• B)"Our layaway plan will enable you to purchase all the clothes the kids need for school."
• C)"We hope our decision meets with your approval."
• D)"If the last week in February would be acceptable, I could schedule an afternoon workshop as well."

---

Definitions:

Treatment Conditions

Describes the different circumstances or interventions applied to study groups in experimental research to examine their effects on outcomes.

Quasi-Experimental Design

A research design that lacks the full control or random assignment of experimental studies but attempts to determine cause-and-effect relationships among variables.

Nonequivalent Groups Design

A quasi-experimental study design where subjects are not randomly assigned to treatment or control groups, potentially leading to differing group characteristics.

Proxy Pretest Measure

An indirect measure or an approximation used to gauge participants’ status before the actual pretest in an experimental study, usually when baseline measures are not available.