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Jane uses two different versions of the same questionnaire.

Jane uses two different versions of the same questionnaire.  On the pretest, all the participants get version A, and on the posttest, all the participants get Version B, which differs in question order, question wording, and perspective.  Jane is using
a.  A catch trail
b.  Counerbalancing
c.  Funnel questions
d.  Alternate forms

I think that the answer is d. Any luck?


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Jane uses two different versions of the same questionnaire.  On the pretest, all the participants get version A, and on the posttest, all the participants get Version B, which differs in question order, question wording, and perspective.  This solution answers the question and explains: Jane is using what type or technique?

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