Experiment design

• What are the pros and cons of repeated measures design in experiments?

  Pros:

  • Requires fewer participants
  • Controls participant variables

  
  

  Cons:

  • Order effects may occur
  • Timing can influence results
• What are the pros and cons of independent measures design in experiments?

  Pros:

  • Avoids order effects
  • Participants only perform one task

  
  

  Cons:

  • Participant variables may affect results
  • Requires a larger sample size
• What are the pros and cons of matched pairs design in experiments?

  Pros:

  • Avoids order effects
  • Controls participant variables

  
  

  Cons:

  • Requires a large sample size
  • Finding identical participants can be difficult