________ are determined before conducting the analysis,based on the researcher's theoretical framework.
A) A posteriori contrasts
B) A priori contrasts
C) Single comparison contrasts
D) Multiple comparison contrasts

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A priori contrasts are determined before conducting the analysis, based on the researcher's theoretical framework. This is different from a posteriori contrasts, which are determined after the analysis has been conducted and the data has been analyzed. Single comparison and multiple comparison contrasts refer to the number of comparisons being made, but do not necessarily reflect whether the contrasts were determined a priori or a posteriori.

________ Are Determined Before Conducting the Analysis,based on the Researcher's