Distinguish Between Random Assignment and Random Selection

question 32

Essay

Distinguish between random assignment and random selection. Which is relevant to internal validity and which is relevant to external validity? Explain.

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Definitions:

Satisficer

An individual who makes decisions that are good enough under the circumstances, rather than striving for the optimal solution.

Mainstream Economic Models

Widely accepted theoretical frameworks used to analyze and predict economic phenomena, typically based on assumptions of rational behavior and market equilibrium.

Decision Making

The process of identifying and choosing alternatives based on the values, preferences, and beliefs of the decision-maker.

Time Inconsistent Manner

Decision-making behavior that varies over time, often in a way that contradicts earlier plans or intentions due to a change in the decision-maker’s preferences.