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

question 60

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 most likely reason for his findings is that

• A) his measures did not measure reading.
• B) his sample is too small.
• C) he conducted the wrong analysis.
• D) his groups were too similar.

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