Questions: For which of the following situations would a repeated-measures research design be appropriate?
a. comparing verbal solving skills for science majors versus art majors at a college
b. comparing mathematical skills for girls versus boys at age 10.
c. comparing self-esteem for students who participate in school athletics versus those who do not
d. comparing pain tolerance with and without acupuncture needles
Transcript text: For which of the following situations would a repeated-measures research design be appropriate?
a. comparing verbal solving skills for science majors versus art majors at a college
b. comparing mathematical skills for girls versus boys at age 10.
c. comparing self-esteem for students who participate in school athletics versus those who do not
d. comparing pain tolerance with and without acupuncture needles
Solution
Solution Steps
Step 1: Understanding Repeated-Measures Design
A repeated-measures research design involves measuring the same subjects under different conditions or at different times. This design is appropriate when the same group of participants is used in all conditions of the experiment, allowing for the control of participant-related variables.
Step 2: Analyzing Each Option
Option a: Comparing verbal solving skills for science majors versus art majors involves two different groups of participants. This is not suitable for a repeated-measures design.
Option b: Comparing mathematical skills for girls versus boys at age 10 also involves two different groups. This is not suitable for a repeated-measures design.
Option c: Comparing self-esteem for students who participate in school athletics versus those who do not involves two different groups. This is not suitable for a repeated-measures design.
Option d: Comparing pain tolerance with and without acupuncture needles involves measuring the same participants under two different conditions (with and without acupuncture). This is suitable for a repeated-measures design.