articleWorkJan 1, 2003Closed access

Pretest-posttest designs and measurement of change

Kent State University

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Abstract

The article examines issues involved in comparing groups and measuring change with pretest and posttest data. Different pretest-posttest designs are presented in a manner that can help rehabilitation professionals to better understand and determine effects resulting from selected interventions. The reliability of gain scores in pretest-posttest measurement is also discussed in the context of rehabilitation research and practice.

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896
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100%
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Authors

2

Topics & keywords

Keywords
  • Reliability (semiconductor)
  • Rehabilitation
  • Psychological intervention
  • Psychology
  • Context (archaeology)
  • Applied psychology
  • Physical therapy
  • Medical education
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