When conducting an experiment using the matched groups design,the preferred pretest task (matching task)is

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The preferred pretest task (matching task) in a matched groups design should be the same task that will be used as the dependent variable. This helps to ensure that any differences between the groups after the intervention can be attributed to the intervention itself and not to differences in the groups' abilities on the task. Using a completely different task or a task with limited reliability and validity would not provide a strong basis for matching participants, and using an inexpensive task that participants could complete quickly may not provide sufficient variability in performance to allow for meaningful matching.

When Conducting an Experiment Using the Matched Groups Design,the Preferred