Which Design Is Better, an A-B-A Design or an A-B-A-B

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which design is better, an A-B-A design or an A-B-A-B design?

• A)A-B-A; it is more parsimonious
• B)A-B-A; it has the ethical advantage of leaving subjects exactly where they started
• C)A-B-A-B; it compares two different treatments
• D)A-B-A-B; the treatment is evaluated twice

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Definitions:

German Empire

A historic state in Central Europe, existing from 1871 to 1918, characterized by its imperial monarchy and rapid industrialization.

Junkers

The German noble landed aristocracy in Prussia, known for their significant military and political influence, especially before and during World War II.

Political Power

The capacity or ability of a person or group to influence or control the actions and outcomes within a society or political body.

Risorgimento

The social and political movement that culminated in the unification of Italy in the 19th century, marked by revolutions, wars, and the consolidation of different states and kingdoms into a single nation.