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A between subjects design is less efficient than a within subjects design because ____________?

Correct answer: D. it must deal with difference among subjects

  • A. it has more subjects
  • B. it has less validity
  • C. it is less reliable
  • D. it must deal with difference among subjects
  • E. None of these

Explanation

A between-subjects design uses different participants in each condition, so individual differences between participants can add error. A within-subjects design exposes the same participants to all conditions and therefore controls those differences more effectively.

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