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between-subjects factor

between-subjects factor A between-subjects factor is a variable in a study that separates participants into different groups, with each person belonging to only one group.

A between-subjects factor is a variable in a study that separates participants into different groups, with each person belonging to only one group. In the example provided, skill level is a between-subjects factor because participants are classified as either experts or novices.

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Drafting source: Wang Long; Ou Shi Jia; Liu Yang. Neural correlates of map representation and spatial orientation in orienteering experts: an fNIRS study. 2026; DOI 10.3389/fnhum.2026.1769082; article XML SHA-256 6ac891a410f0508323c7bb129bf85ee1615ee09c2575496d292491969893ab7c. “Neural correlates of map representation and spatial orientation in orienteering experts: an fNIRS study” (10.3389/fnhum.2026.1769082).
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