In a matched-groups design, after selecting a sample of subjects, you:
A) randomly assign subjects to your groups.
B) select only the most intelligent subjects for inclusion in your research.
C) match pairs of subjects on some measured characteristic (e.g., intelligence), and randomly assign one member of each pair across experimental groups.
D) None of the answers is correct.

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In a matched-groups design, subjects are paired based on a specific characteristic, and then one member of each pair is randomly assigned to different groups to ensure that the groups are equivalent on that characteristic.

In a Matched-Groups Design, After Selecting a Sample of Subjects