If you use a paired samples t-test:
A. The same participants take part in both experimental conditions.
B. Other things being equal, you do not need as many participants as you would for an independent samples design.
C. All of these are correct.
D. There ought to be less unsystematic variance compared to the independent t-test.
Answer: C
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