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within-subjects factor

within-subjects factor A within-subjects factor is a variable in a study for which the same participants are tested under each of its conditions.

A within-subjects factor is a variable in a study for which the same participants are tested under each of its conditions. In the example given, map orientation is a within-subjects factor because each orienteer experienced both the normal and rotated map conditions.