In a matched-subjects design
a. the groups of subjects are equated on the basis of
overall averages.
b. the subjects in the groups are matched person-for-person.
c. the matching of all subjects is done statistically, after
the fact.
d. the matching is based completely on the IV manipulation.
b
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a) True b) False
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What will be an ideal response?
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