Which of the following statements is true of Solomon four-group evaluation design?
A) It is mainly used by companies that are uncomfortable with excluding certain employees or that intend to train only a small group of employees.
B) It is an evaluation design in which pre-training outcomes are completely ignored.
C) It combines both pretest/post-test comparison group and post-test-only control group design.
D) Relative to the other evaluation designs it is more economical and takes lesser time to conduct.

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The Solomon four-group evaluation design combines both pretest/post-test comparison group and post-test-only control group design. It allows for the evaluation of the training program's effectiveness while considering the effects of pre-existing differences in the groups. Option A is incorrect as the design is not mainly used by companies that are uncomfortable with excluding certain employees. Option B is not true as the design does not completely ignore pre-training outcomes. Option D is also not true as the design may require a higher cost and more time to conduct due to the increased number of groups involved.

Which of the Following Statements Is True of Solomon Four-Group