Which of these is the most important criterion when choosing a variable on which to match participants in a related-samples study? a. Ease of rating on that variable. b. The likelihood that the variable will be related to the dependent variable and so confound the study's results. c. The degree to which participants are likely to differ on that variable. d. Whether or not participants are willing to provide the information necessary to match on that variable.
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