A priori comparisons, comparing only means for which specific differences are predicted by the research hypothesis, are also called

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A priori comparisons, which are made based on predictions from the research hypothesis before any data are observed, are also known as planned comparisons. These are contrasts set up in advance of the experiment, based on specific theoretical predictions.

A Priori Comparisons, Comparing Only Means for Which Specific Differences