What Is Accomplished by Random Assignment

question 26

Multiple Choice

What is accomplished by random assignment?

• A)possible order effects are controlled
• B)possible confounds are spread evenly through the different groups
• C)an equal number of subjects per group is assured
• D)a representative sample is selected from the population

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