A major criticism of the designs of published evaluations is that
A) Type I errors are too large.
B) too many participants are tested or observed.
C) too much time is wasted on examining the implementation of the programs.
D) the designs were too weak to detect even moderately large effects.

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Weak designs make it difficult to detect even moderately large effects, leading to criticisms that the evaluations may not be able to accurately assess the effectiveness of the program. While issues with Type I errors, participant numbers, and program implementation may also be valid criticisms, the question specifically asks about the designs of published evaluations, suggesting that the weakness of the designs is the most significant issue being addressed.

A Major Criticism of the Designs of Published Evaluations Is