The Primary Reason Why Within-Subjects Designs Are Preferred Over Between-Subjects

question 35

Multiple Choice

The primary reason why within-subjects designs are preferred over between-subjects designs is that

• A) fewer participants are required.
• B) there are no treatment order effects.
• C) error variability is reduced.
• D) the participants are less likely to figure out the purpose of the experiment.

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