Pretests are recommended even when the evaluation design consists of randomly formed groups because
A) correlations between amount of service and change scores improve interpretability.
B) programs are not implemented as designed.
C) pretests will permit some interpretations even if randomization procedures are compromised.
D) non-equivalent control groups need to be equated using a pretest.

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Pretests allow for interpretations of outcomes even if the randomization process is flawed, ensuring that any pre-existing differences between groups can be accounted for in the analysis. This helps in understanding the impact of the intervention despite potential issues with how groups were initially formed.

Pretests Are Recommended Even When the Evaluation Design Consists of Randomly