Which of the following is an advantage of a within-subjects experimental design?
A. The likelihood of detecting the effects of an independent variable is greater than in a between-subjects design.
B. The effects of a prior treatment are not observed in subsequent treatments.
C. The problem of subject attrition is avoided if a mistake occurs while administering the treatment.
D. Subjects are not exposed to every level of the treatment.
Answer: A
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