In the Context of an Experiment, "Random Assignment" Means That

question 2

Multiple Choice

In the context of an experiment, "random assignment" means that:

• A) subjects are assigned at random to different "cover stories"
• B) subjects are selected at random from a large population of potential subjects
• C) subjects are assigned to only one experimental condition
• D) each subject has an equal chance to be in any condition in the study

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