Which Statement BEST Describes the Value of Random Assignment in Experimental

question 58

Multiple Choice

Which statement BEST describes the value of random assignment in experimental designs?

• A) It enables researchers to fully control the specific experience of the different groups of participants.
• B) It helps to ensure that participants receiving different treatments are similar at the start of the experiment.
• C) It allows researchers to accurately determine the direction of causation.
• D) It removes the possibility of encountering the third-variable problem.

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Definitions:

Song Learning

The process by which birds acquire their song repertoire, often by listening to and imitating older birds.

Dialect Learning

The process by which individuals learn variations in language, including accent and word usage, specific to a particular region or group.

Adaptive Value

The extent to which a trait or behavior increases the chances of survival and reproduction of an organism in a specific environment.

Song Competence

The ability of a bird or other vocalizing animal to produce complex or species-specific vocalizations, often related to mating success and territory defense.