Figure TB 10-4

-The graph in the accompanying figure was most likely generated by a study using the ____ design.
A)non-equivalent groups
B)regression discontinuity
C)proxy-pretest
D)separate pre-post samples

Question

Figure TB 10-4
 
-The graph in the accompanying figure was most likely generated by a study using the ____ design.
A)non-equivalent groups 
B)regression discontinuity 
C)proxy-pretest 
D)separate pre-post samples

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The regression discontinuity design is characterized by a sharp change in the outcome at a cutoff point, which is what typically generates a graph with a distinct break or discontinuity, suggesting that the study design involved assigning treatment based on a cutoff score or threshold.

Figure TB 10-4 -The Graph in the Accompanying Figure Was Most Likely Generated