Why Are Participants Randomly Assigned to Research Groups

question 23

Multiple Choice

Why are participants randomly assigned to research groups?

• A) to give participants equal chance at receiving the intervention
• B) some funding sources require this procedure
• C) to prevent participants from knowing others in their research group
• D) for the benefit of making it easier for researchers

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