Dr. Kline emphasized to his research methods class that when conducting a pretest-posttest design it is very important to obtain baseline measurements:
A) before any intervention or experimental manipulation has been implemented.
B) after any intervention or experimental manipulation has been implemented.
C) only when there is a behavioral experimental manipulation.
D) on a daily basis during the course of an intervention protocol.

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Baseline measurements are crucial for understanding the initial state of participants before any intervention or experimental manipulation is applied. This allows for a comparison of pre-intervention and post-intervention data to assess the effect of the intervention.

Dr Kline Emphasized to His Research Methods Class That When