What Is the Advantage of the Pretest in the Nonequivalent

question 25

Multiple Choice

What is the advantage of the pretest in the nonequivalent control group pretest-posttest design?

• A)The pretest accustoms the participants to the procedures of the study.
• B)Participants who experience a pretest generally score higher on a posttest.
• C)When groups are not equivalent, researchers can look at changes from pretest to posttest scores.
• D)If the pretest scores are different, the study can be discontinued immediately.

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Definitions:

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A reflexive contraction of the cremaster muscle, that elevates the testis in response to touch.

Palpation

A medical method that involves using the hands to examine the body, particularly to assess the size, consistency, and location of certain body parts.

Breath Sound

The sounds made by air moving through the respiratory system, which can indicate health or disease states when assessed with a stethoscope.

Vesicular

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