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An experimental design that compares separate groups, each assigned to a different condition.
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Use when each participant receives only one experimental condition.Name a design comparing separate participant groups.
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- between-subjects comparison
- use a between-subjects design
- assign groups to conditions
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In a between-subjects design, one group read the warning and another read the neutral notice.
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Participants typically contribute data to one condition; group differences can add variability and require adequate allocation; it contrasts with a within-subjects design.
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