Which of the Following Is a Disadvantage of Using a Within-Subjects

question 55

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a disadvantage of using a within-subjects design?

• A) the variability due to participants cannot be estimated statistically
• B) treatment order may have an effect on the dependent variable
• C) a large number of participants is required
• D) the experimental and control groups may not be equivalent to one another

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