Is It Possible to Determine Whether a Treatment Led to a Change

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Essay

Is it possible to determine whether a treatment led to a change in the value of cases on the dependent variable in an experiment in which there was no pretest? Explain your answer.

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Definitions:

Rodents

Rodents are mammals characterized by a single pair of continuously growing incisors in both the upper and lower jaws, commonly including rats, mice, squirrels, and hamsters.

Primates

An order of mammals that includes humans, monkeys, and apes, characterized by large brains, opposable thumbs, and complex social behaviors.

Birds

Warm-blooded vertebrates of the class Aves, characterized by feathers, beaks, and laying eggs.

Statistical Analysis

The process of collecting, examining, interpreting, and presenting numerical data to discover underlying patterns and trends.