A team of sports scientists wants to investigate whether wearing graduated compression sleeves during high-intensity training improves muscle recovery rates (measured by post-exercise blood lactate clearance) in elite rowers. The researchers have decided to use a matched pairs design in their study.
Define the term 'matched pairs design' and explain how a matched pairs design could be implemented for this specific investigation.
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