The Use of Chance, Such as Flipping a Coin, to Place

question 642

Essay

The use of chance, such as flipping a coin, to place subjects into the experimental and control groups is called __________.

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Definitions:

Federal Trade Commission (FTC)

A U.S. federal agency established for the purpose of protecting consumers and promoting competition by preventing anticompetitive, deceptive, and unfair business practices.

Clayton Act

An antitrust law enacted in 1914 to prevent anti-competitive practices, monopolies, and to protect the rights of consumers and businesses.

Robinson-Patman Act

A United States federal law aimed at preventing anticompetitive practices by producers, specifically price discrimination.

Discriminated

Treated differently or unfairly, often based on race, gender, age, or sexual orientation.