______ are analytical comparisons researchers build into the research design prior to the data collection process.
A) Planned comparisons
B) Unplanned comparisons
C) Simple comparisons
D) Post hoc comparisons

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Planned comparisons are pre-determined analytical comparisons that researchers build into the research design prior to the data collection process. These comparisons help researchers test specific hypotheses and determine if there are significant differences between groups or conditions. Unplanned comparisons, on the other hand, are not pre-determined, and are made after the data has been collected. Simple comparisons and post hoc comparisons are types of unplanned comparisons.

______ Are Analytical Comparisons Researchers Build into the Research Design