In an interrupted time-series design, regression to the mean is more plausible when subjects
a. fail to show up for the study.
b. in the pretest, have scores that are unusually high or low.
c. in the pretest, have scores that are near the average of the distribution.
d. in the posttest, fail to complete the task.
b
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A. colors B. abstractions C. actions D. artifacts
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a. gender typing. b. gender schemas. c. testosterone. d. heredity.
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c. Each neuron physically merges with the next one during a reflexive response. d. Excitatory synapses are more important than inhibitory synapses.
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A) MRI B) DTI C) PET D) fMRI