In non-equivalent control group designs, a comparison group is selected to be as comparable as possible to the treatment group.One of the selection methods that may be used is

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Individual matching is the best choice because it allows for the selection of individuals in the comparison group who are similar to those in the treatment group on relevant characteristics. This helps to control for potentially confounding variables and increases the internal validity of the study. Field experimentation, cohort matching, and control experimentation are not selection methods but rather types of experimental designs.

In Non-Equivalent Control Group Designs, a Comparison Group Is Selected