Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. Reactivity is a threat to internal validity.
2. A time series before-and-after quasi-experimental design makes multiple observations
in both pretest and posttest periods.
3. When comparison groups are assigned prior to treatment, it is called an ex post facto
control group design.
4. Selection bias is a threat to internal validity.
5. The threat to internal validity of selection bias is reduced by randomization.


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

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