Interpretations of outcomes of experimental designs are much more useful when
A) stakeholders focus on statistical significance.
B) t tests are used.
C) the amount of change a program could cause has been discussed before examining the findings.
D) correlations are calculated for program and control groups separately.

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Discussing the amount of change a program could cause before examining the findings allows for a more contextual interpretation of the outcomes. Focusing solely on statistical significance or using t tests may not provide a complete picture of the effectiveness of the program. Calculating correlations for program and control groups separately may be helpful in some cases, but it is not a necessary or sufficient condition for useful interpretations of experimental design outcomes.

Interpretations of Outcomes of Experimental Designs Are Much More Useful