Subjects Are Said to Be Assigned Randomly When

question 460

Multiple Choice

Subjects are said to be assigned randomly when

• A)each subject is selected to participate in an experiment from a sample that is representative of the larger population.
• B)every subject has an equal chance of being assigned to either the experimental or control group.
• C)each subject is assigned to experimental and control groups in such a way that the groups differ on some critical variable before the experiment begins.
• D)neither the experimenter nor the subject knows whether the subject is in the experimental or control group.

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Definitions:

Observational Data

Data gathered through observing subjects in their natural or controlled environments without manipulation or intervention by the researcher.

General Behaviours

The range of actions or conduct exhibited by individuals, typically in a social or work setting.

Causal Evaluations

Assessments that aim to determine the cause-and-effect relationships between variables or actions and outcomes.

Experimental And Statistical Procedures

Methods and processes used in research to gather and analyze data in a rigorous and systematic manner, often to test hypotheses or investigate phenomena.