Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)

1. The Solomon four-group experimental design controls for test, retest gain.
2. According to Campbell and Stanley, pre-tests are essential to experimental design.
3. Researchers should check the standards of their disciplines before deciding on
experiment type and design.
4. It is unethical to conduct a pilot study with a pre-test to determine if you need a pre-test for the actual experiment.
5. Random assignment of subjects is the only way to protect the validity of results from individual differences.


1. TRUE
2. FALSE
3. TRUE
4. FALSE
5. TRUE

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