Which of the Following Conditions Would Lead You to Recommend

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following conditions would lead you to recommend against the use of a matched groups design and in favor of a random groups design?

• A) a small number of participants from a heterogeneous population is available
• B) a large number of participants from a homogeneous population is available
• C) a separate group is required for each level of the independent variable of interest
• D) a reliable and valid matching variable is available

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