Which of the following is the best indicator of higher quality in an experiment?
A)The researcher reported that the effect of the intervention was strong.
B)The researcher selects measures and instruments based on availability.
C)The intervention is given to all participants,even the control group on a "wait list" after the experiment concludes.
D)The researcher determines the number individuals to be in each group based on availability of participants.

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Giving the intervention to the control group after the experiment concludes (i.e. offering the intervention to everyone) indicates ethical considerations and a commitment to treating all participants equally, which are indicators of higher quality in research. Neither A nor D guarantee quality, as strong effects can still be due to flaws in methodology, and selecting sample sizes based on availability can introduce bias. B is also not indicative of higher quality, as selecting measures based on availability may not accurately capture the construct being studied.

Which of the Following Is the Best Indicator of Higher