Postgraduate Education
A claim needs an appropriate comparison
A research claim should specify a population, a measurable outcome and a comparison. Observing improvement after an intervention does not by itself show the intervention caused it.
Worked example
A class improves after a new revision plan. Other explanations include easier questions, more study time or prior familiarity. A comparable assessment and a suitable comparison group strengthen evaluation.
Try it yourself
Why is comparing two different tests a weak measure of improvement?
Reveal the answer and reasoning
The tests may differ in difficulty or coverage. Use comparable measures and report remaining limitations.
Try your own answer before comparing it with the worked explanation. This optional check is not a grade or a saved course-completion record.
