Participant characteristics in two groups may appear equal initially, but differences may occur over time as a result of genetic predisposition or maturation. These differences mostly affect external validity.

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These differences mostly affect internal validity because they introduce potential confounding variables that make it difficult to attribute outcomes directly to the experimental intervention rather than to the natural progression or inherent differences between the groups.

Participant Characteristics in Two Groups May Appear Equal Initially, but Differences