The Purpose of Randomization Is to Make Sure That

question 105

Multiple Choice

The purpose of randomization is to make sure that

• A) each research participant spends an equal amount of time in the treatment and control groups.
• B) each research participant has an equal chance of being in the treatment or control group.
• C) everyone in each group is exactly the same on the independent variable.
• D) everyone in each group is exactly the same on the dependent variable.

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