A Limitation of Using Matching Rather Than Random Assignment to Form

question 66

Multiple Choice

A limitation of using matching rather than random assignment to form groups in a between-subjects experiment is that matching ____.

• A) requires another level of work
• B) increases error due to participant differences
• C) requires at least twice as many participants
• D) increases the need for control groups

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