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stevenposner

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In a repeated measures design, what serves as the baseline?
 
  a. the control group c. the pretreatment control group
  b. the repeated measures control group d. each subject is his or her own baseline

Question 2

If a repeated measures factorial experiment involves the presentation of blocks of trials in order to counterbalance the order of treatments within each participant, participant _____ is most likely to determine how many blocks of trials are presented?
 
  a. preference c. attractiveness
  b. fatigue d. encouragement



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Answer to Question 1

D
The defining characteristic of a repeated measures design is the comparison of each participant's responses under one set of conditions with his or her own responses under a different set of conditions.

Answer to Question 2

B
Participant fatigue is a major determinant of the number of blocks of trials presented. If too many blocks of trials are presented, participant responding is likely to decline.



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