In a Randomized Block Design, Subjects Are Matched on Gender

question 24

Multiple Choice

In a randomized block design, subjects are matched on gender. Since gender is measured on a nominal scale, ____ was used in matching participants.

• A) leveling
• B) stratifying
• C) counterbalancing
• D) blocking

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Market Structure

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