Identify the threats to internal validity illustrated in the examples below. More low achievers than other students drop out of an individualized reading program designed to lead to gains in reading achievement
a. experimental mortality
b. reactive effect of testing
c. statistical regression
d. maturation
e. instrumentation
A
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Evidence-based practices are guided by research as well as documented evidence of what is effective for individual children
Indicate whether the statement is true or false