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Unit 3 – Collecting Data
Topic 3.6
What is the key difference between a blocking design and a matched pairs design?
Blocking designs control for extraneous variables, while matched pairs control for confounding variables
Blocking designs require sequential assignment, while matched pairs involve random assignment
The units in a blocking design are grouped based on a variable, while matched pairs involve pairing individuals
Blocking designs use a completely randomized approach, while matched pairs use stratified random sampling
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AP Statistics - 3.6 Selecting an Experimental Design
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