A researcher may administer a pretest when doing an experiment in order to
A) Determine which participants should continue with a study
B) Determine the effectiveness of a research design
C) Assess the baseline of an independent variable before manipulating the dependent variable
D) Assess the baseline of the dependent variable before manipulating the independent variable
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A pretest is used to assess the baseline of the dependent variable before manipulating the independent variable to measure changes or effects accurately.

A Researcher May Administer a Pretest When Doing an Experiment