Which Example Below Is Not a Random Assignment to Experimental

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which example below is not a random assignment to experimental groups?

• A) assign numbers to subjects, put corresponding numbers in a hat and pull out numbers, place the first subject in the experimental group and the second subject in the control group, and continue until all numbers are used
• B) ask subjects whether they prefer to be in the experimental group or the control group, and then assign subjects based on their preference
• C) flip a coin, assigning subjects getting a head to the control group and those getting a tail to the experimental group
• D) use a random number generator after assigning numbers to your subjects

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