In a matched-subjects design, it is best to match on variables that

A) show the smallest amount of variance in the population from which we are sampling.
B) demonstrate very small mean differences in randomly selected groups.
C) do not affect the dependent measure(s).
D) show the greatest natural variability in the population from which we are sampling.


Answer: D

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