RESEARCH METHODS THINKING CRITICALLY WITH PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE
THE SCIENTIFIC METHOD AND DESCRIPTION
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order effects
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participants variables
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time consuming to set up
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the effects of randomisation
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Detailed explanation-1: -Some limitations of the matched pairs design are: Losing two subjects if one drops out. Time-consuming to find matches. Matches are never perfect.
Detailed explanation-2: -Matched Pairs: Con: If one participant drops out you lose 2 PPs’ data. Pro: Reduces participant variables because the researcher has tried to pair up the participants so that each condition has people with similar abilities and characteristics. Con: Very time-consuming trying to find closely matched pairs.
Detailed explanation-3: -Limitations of Matched-Subject Design Researchers can try to match subjects as closely as possible, but everyone is unique. Another problem with matched group design is that subjects who do not have a match may be left out of the study, even if their data could have been valuable.