A way to control for order effects in a within-subjects experiment is to use ____.
A) matching
B) randomization
C) holding order constant
D) counterbalancing

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Counterbalancing involves systematically varying the order of presentation of the experimental conditions across participants, which helps control for the potential effects of order on the dependent variable. This ensures that any observed differences between conditions are not due simply to the order in which they were presented. Matching and randomization are also important techniques in experimental design, but do not specifically address order effects in within-subjects designs. Holding the order constant could help control for order effects, but would not allow for the examination of individual differences in how participants respond to different conditions.

A Way to Control for Order Effects in a Within-Subjects