Multiple Groups Which of the Following Is a Good "Rule

question 46

Multiple Choice

Multiple Groups Which of the following is a good "rule of thumb" for selecting an experimental design?

• A)select a design based on the number of available subjects
• B)add one more treatment condition than the last study used
• C)select the simplest design that will adequately test your hypothesis
• D)use a multiple independent groups design whenever possible

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