In a certain experiment, each participant receives Condition A which contains the treatment) and Condition B which does not contain the treatment) four times in a random order. This type of experiment is called a _______________ experiment, and Condition A is a _________________ condition
A) Within-subjects; experimental
B) Within-subjects; control
C) Between-groups; experimental
D) Between-groups; control

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This is a within-subjects experiment because each participant receives both Condition A (the experimental condition with the treatment) and Condition B (the control condition without the treatment). The fact that each participant receives both conditions four times in a random order is also indicative of a within-subjects design. Condition A is the experimental condition because it contains the treatment that is being tested.

In a Certain Experiment, Each Participant Receives Condition a Which