You are reviewing published research studies on the number of heart patients who are actively involved in animal-assisted therapy following a heart attack in preparation of conducting similar research
Using your knowledge about research validity, a threat to internal validity of research is testing. What has to be considered about testing?
A) Events that are occurring during the study, which could influence participants' responses to the intervention
B) Unplanned and unrecognized changes in the participants that could affect the findings of the study, such as fatigue, hunger, or increased knowledge
C) Effect of multiple measurements of participants' responses that could influence the participants' responses, thereby altering the outcome of the study
D) The process by which participants are selected and grouped for a study. This threat is more likely to occur when randomization is not possible.
C
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