Which of the Following Statements Is True of Comparison Groups

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of comparison groups?

• A) The use of a comparison group poses a threat to internal validity.
• B) Comparison group consists of a group of employees who do not attend the training program.
• C) Employees in a comparison group have personal characteristics that are different from other trainees.
• D) Use of a comparison group in training evaluation increases the possibility that changes found in the outcome measures are due to factors other than training.

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