A within-subjects design would be appropriate for a research study that compares problem-solving ability for participants with three different levels of self-esteem (high self-esteem, medium self-esteem, and low self-esteem).

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A within-subjects design involves the same participants being exposed to all conditions or treatments, but in this scenario, participants are grouped based on their levels of self-esteem, which suggests a between-subjects design would be more appropriate since each group (high, medium, low self-esteem) would likely consist of different participants.

A Within-Subjects Design Would Be Appropriate for a Research Study