One difference between a repeated measures design and a matched samples design is that
A)only one design is a type of related sample design
B)only one design increases the power to observe an effect
C)only one design involves observing the same participants in each group
D)only one design eliminates between-persons variability

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Repeated measures design involves observing the same participants in each group, whereas matched samples design involves creating pairs or groups of participants who are similar on relevant characteristics but are not necessarily the same individuals. This means that only C is correct as a difference between the two designs. A, B, and D are either irrelevant or incorrect.

One Difference Between a Repeated Measures Design and a Matched