A research design in which two or more groups of individuals are identical,or matching,on a third variable is known as ____________.

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A matched samples design matches individuals on a third variable (such as age, gender, or IQ) and then randomly assigns them to different groups in order to reduce the effects of the third variable on the outcome of the study. Archival design involves using existing records or data sets, correlational design examines the relationship between variables, and survey method design involves collecting data through questionnaires or interviews.

A Research Design in Which Two or More Groups of Individuals