The Random Allocation to Groups of Participants in an RCT

question 11

Multiple Choice

The random allocation to groups of participants in an RCT occurs?

• A)Before assessment of eligibility and recruitment
• B)After assessment of eligibility and recruitment but before implementation of the intervention
• C)After both assessment of eligibility and recruitment and implementation of the intervention
• D)At any point

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Definitions:

SRS

Simple Random Sample, a sampling method where each member of a population has an equal chance of being included in the sample.

Defective

Refers to a product or outcome that fails to meet the quality or performance standards set.

Estimate

A value or statistic calculated from sample data as an approximation of a population parameter.

Proportion

Proportion refers to the fraction or percentage of a total that is made up by a specific part or category.