A Researcher Is Designing an Experiment to See Whether UV

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Essay

A researcher is designing an experiment to see whether UV light therapy or the use of an oral supplement is more effective for the treatment of vitamin D deficiency in older adults in residential care facilities. Explain whether the researcher is more likely to use random assignment or random sampling to form the test groups and provide the reasoning behind the choice.

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Definitions:

Metric System

A system of measurement based on multiples of 10.

Gram

A metric unit of mass equal to one thousandth of a kilogram, commonly used in scientific measurements.

Apothecary Equivalent

A term used to refer to the equivalent measurements or substances used in old pharmacy practices.

Fluid Ounce

A unit of volume used primarily in the United States to measure liquids, equivalent to approximately 29.57 milliliters.