There Are Some Problems with a Matched Groups Design, Including

question 18

Multiple Choice

There are some problems with a matched groups design, including that:

• A) we might over-control variables that threaten the research.
• B) participant drop-out means data are discarded.
• C) power is reduced due to within-group variability.
• D) participants can benefit from exposure to other treatment conditions.

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