Why Is Random Assignment Used in Between-Subjects Experimental Designs

question 3

Multiple Choice

Why is random assignment used in between-subjects experimental designs?

• A) To hold participant characteristics constant
• B) To ensure a nonbiased sample
• C) To ensure anonymity of the research participants
• D) To eliminate systematic differences between the groups

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