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moongchi

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When measuring the dependent variable prior to the independent variable causes participants to respond differently to the independent variable than they would have otherwise, _______ has occurred.
 
  a. attrition
   b. pretest sensitization
  c. history
  d. a carry-over effect
  e. a selection threat to validity

Question 2

Single-case experiments are desirable when a researcher
 
  a. wants to assess therapeutic or intervention techniques.
  b. the behaviors being studied are common to many people.
  c. does not want to gather extensive information about a person or a phenomenon.
  d. believes that there is a strong possibility that the results will be influenced by cohort effects.



ambernicolefink

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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

A



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