Matched pairs

• Matched pairs


  • this is a form of independent measures design. If we cannot use a repeated measures design it is sometimes possible to match every participant in one group with a very similar person in the other group. Participants can be matched on variables which are considered to be relevant to the experiment in question
• Matched pairs Adv + Dis

  • Adv = reduced individual differences between groups. This is because they have been matched to their conditions. So we know that the groups are very similar before we start.
  • Dis = time consuming + expensive