If any one of the independent variables in a factorial design uses a _____ format, the factorial design becomes a mixed design.
A) within-subjects
B) between-subjects
C) counterbalanced
D) mediated

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A mixed design in experimental research involves both within-subjects (where the same subjects are exposed to all levels of a variable) and between-subjects (where different subjects are exposed to different levels of a variable) elements. If any independent variable in a factorial design is manipulated using a within-subjects format, it combines these two approaches, thus becoming a mixed design.

If Any One of the Independent Variables in a Factorial