In a matched-groups design, if the matched characteristic does not have much effect on the dependent variable under the conditions of the study, then it results in:
A) an increase in the sensitivity of your experiment.
B) no effect on the sensitivity of your experiment.
C) a loss of statistical power that will reduce the ability to detect the effect of the independent variable.
D) None of the answers is correct.

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If the matched characteristic does not significantly affect the dependent variable, it can lead to a loss of statistical power, reducing the ability to detect the effect of the independent variable.

In a Matched-Groups Design, If the Matched Characteristic Does Not