Researchers would most likely use a(n) _____ research design to compare children who have a history of child abuse with those who do not.

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A matched design is used in this context because researchers can pair participants based on certain characteristics (e.g., age, gender) except for the variable of interest (history of child abuse), allowing for a comparison between groups that are similar except for the key variable being studied.

Researchers Would Most Likely Use A(n) _____ Research Design to Compare