Random Assignment Is Important in Research Because

question 478

Multiple Choice

Random assignment is important in research because

• A)it eliminates experimenter expectancy effects
• B)it balances differences between participants across experimental groups
• C)it ensures that samples are representative of the population being studied
• D)it eliminates the placebo effect
• E)it ensures that the study can be replicated

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Definitions:

Potential Aggression

The likelihood or risk of an individual to engage in behaviors intended to harm oneself or others.

Tense and Vigilant

A state of being both physically stiff or on edge and mentally alert, often due to anxiety or stress.

Cognitively Impaired

Referring to individuals who have difficulty with mental processes such as attention, memory, understanding, and problem solving.

Validation Therapy

A therapeutic approach that involves acknowledging and validating the feelings and experiences of people with cognitive impairments, often used with dementia patients.