Gavin's Study Compared Reading Error Rates and Reading Comprehension Scores

question 70

Multiple Choice

Gavin's study compared reading error rates and reading comprehension scores between two groups of 50 third-grade students that received different reading programs. His t-test data analysis did not indicate any differences between the two types of instruction.
-The treatment variable in Gavin's study is

• A) error rates.
• B) third graders.
• C) reading instruction.
• D) reading comprehension.

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