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  • Psychology, Medicine, Education, Sociology
  • Quantitative Psychology
  • Cognitive Science

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  • Propensity score matching (PSM) is a statistical technique primarily used to create comparable treatment and control groups in observational studies.
  • Its application is widespread across various research disciplines, aiming to reduce selection bias.
  • However, its potential for constructing matched stimuli within research itself has been underexplored.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose and demonstrate the utility of propensity score matching (PSM) for constructing matched item sets.
  • To provide a practical, step-by-step guide for implementing PSM in stimulus construction using R.
  • To illustrate the application of PSM in numerical cognition and reading research.

Main Methods:

  • A novel application of propensity score matching (PSM) was developed for stimulus construction.
  • The process involved defining a population of stimuli, identifying and calculating relevant covariates, and applying PSM to create matched sets.
  • The statistical software R was utilized to implement the step-by-step approach.

Main Results:

  • The study successfully constructed well-matched item sets using propensity score matching (PSM) in both numerical cognition and reading research examples.
  • The provided R-based methodology facilitates the creation of comparable stimuli, crucial for experimental control.
  • Demonstrated the feasibility and effectiveness of PSM beyond its traditional use in group matching.

Conclusions:

  • Propensity score matching (PSM) is a valuable and versatile method for constructing matched stimuli in research.
  • This approach enhances the internal validity of studies by ensuring experimental stimuli are systematically comparable.
  • The methodology offers a robust framework for researchers across disciplines to create high-quality, matched item sets.