Which of the following statements is most true of comparison groups?
A) The use of a comparison group poses a threat to internal validity.
B) Comparison group consists of a group of employees who do not attend the training program.
C) Employees in a comparison group have personal characteristics that are different from other trainees.
D) Use of a comparison group in training evaluation increases the possibility that changes found in the outcome measures are due to factors other than training.

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A comparison group is typically a group that does not receive the intervention or training, allowing for a comparison to be made to assess the effect of the training.

Which of the Following Statements Is Most True of Comparison