An Advantage of Matching a Variable Across Treatments Rather Than

question 52

Multiple Choice

An advantage of matching a variable across treatments rather than using random assignment to form your groups is that

• A)matching reduces error due to participant differences.
• B)matching is easier than randomization.
• C)matching guarantees that there is no systematic relationship between participant characteristics and the treatment conditions.
• D)matching ensures a nonbiased sample.

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