For your initial discussion response, post a 3 to 5 paragraph analysis of your assigned quantitative research design (Retrospective Pretest) Your analysis should include:

• A brief description of the design and where it is most appropriately used
• The assumptions for the design
• The strengths and weaknesses of the design and the threats to internal and external validity
• Analyze the design given in terms of appropriateness, assumptions, strengths and weaknesses, and threats to internal and external validity.

Use a variety of the resources provided in the class as well as resources in the Walden University Library as well as reputable sources found on the internet. Make sure that you are using APA formatted citations to back up your statements and providing APA formatted references.