The Random Assignment of Subjects to Groups in an Experiment

question 345

True/False

The random assignment of subjects to groups in an experiment is used to balance the personal differences between the two groups.

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Definitions:

Psychological Intensity

The degree of strength or force of psychological phenomena, such as emotions, motivations, or experiences.

Stimulus Intensity

The magnitude or strength of a stimulus, which can influence the reaction or response it elicits.

Logarithm

The power to which a base number must be raised to produce a given number.

Fechner's Law

A principle in psychophysics stating that the perceived intensity of a stimulus changes in proportion to the logarithm of the actual stimulus intensity.