Which of the following research situations is most likely to use a between-subjects design?
a. Evaluation of the effectiveness of an exercise program by measuring how much weight is lost during 6 months of strength training.
b. Evaluation of the effectiveness of a blood pressure medication by comparing blood pressure before the medication, 3 months after, and again 6 months after the medication.
c. Evaluation of the difference in verbal skills between 2-year-old, 4-year-old, and 6-year-old boys.
d. Evaluation of the development of verbal skills between age 2 and age 6 for a sample of girls.
Ans: C
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