A Researcher Who Uses a True Experimental Design Would Also

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A researcher who uses a true experimental design would also use random assignment to place participants into each of the treatment and control conditions.Why is this necessary? How does this allow the researcher to assign cause-and-effect to the findings of the study?

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Linear Graphing

A method of representing data or functions as a straight line on a graph, which showcases a linear relationship between variables.

Exponential Growth

Increase at a rate proportional to the current value, resulting in the growth accelerating over time.

Linear Equations

Definition: Algebraic equations in which each term is either a constant or the product of a constant and a single variable.

Linear Graphing

A method for representing data or equations that result in a straight line when plotted on a graph.