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:

Consistency

The quality of being stable, coherent, and uniform in performance, behavior, or decision-making over time.

Distinctiveness

The quality of being noticeably different and unique from others.

External Causes

Relates to factors originating outside an individual or system that affect behavior or outcomes.

External Attribution

The process of attributing the cause of one's own or others' behavior to external factors or situations.