Which of the Following Is an Advantage of Within-Subjects Designs

question 43

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an advantage of within-subjects designs over between-subjects designs?

• A)Carryover effects are more likely.
• B)They require fewer participants.
• C)Confounding is less likely.
• D)Participants are assigned to conditions randomly.

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