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T. R. Knapp
2016.8.24Clinical Nursing Research
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What is wrong with the one-group pretest–posttest pre-experimental design, reasons for its continued use, and some recommendations regarding what can be done about it are explained.
Abstract
The one-group pretest–posttest pre-experimental design has been widely criticized, yet continues to be used in some clinical nursing research studies. This editorial explains what is wrong with the design, suggests reasons for its continued use, and gives some recommendations regarding what can be done about it.
Citation format
KNAPP, T. R. Why is the one-group pretest–posttest design still used? Clinical Nursing Research, 2016, 25: 467–472.