Dr Knasko Is Performing a Within-Subjects Experiment in Which She

question 39

Multiple Choice

Dr. Knasko is performing a within-subjects experiment in which she is interested in whether the presence of an odor will affect performance on a videogame task. She has three odor conditions: Peppermint, lavender, and a no odor control. Dr. Knasko wants to use a Latin Square design to present her conditions. Which ordering reflects a Latin Square?

• A) Subject 1: ABC, Subject 2: BCA, Subject 3: CAB
• B) Subject 1: ABC, Subject 2: CBA, Subject 3: ABC
• C) Subject 1: CAB, Subject 2: CBA, Subject 3: BCA
• D) Subject 1: BAC, Subject 2: BCA, Subject 3: CAB

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Definitions:

Pain

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