An Advantage of Using Extreme Groups in Quasi-Experiments Is That

question 11

Multiple Choice

An advantage of using extreme groups in quasi-experiments is that this approach:

• A)increases test sensitivity
• B)minimizes person confounds
• C)improves external validity
• D)replaces random assignment

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