Using the same subjects in each condition in an experiment is to using different subjects in each condition in an experiment as _____ is to _____.
A)between-subjects design; within-subjects design
B)control group; experimental group
C)within-subjects design; between-subjects design
D)experimental group; control group

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Using the same subjects across conditions is an example of within-subjects design, while using different subjects in each condition is an example of between-subjects design. Therefore, the relationship between the two is that they are opposite designs. Option C correctly identifies the opposite design relationship between the two. Options A, B, and D do not accurately capture this relationship.

Using the Same Subjects in Each Condition in an Experiment