The Way in Which Scientists Attempt to Control for Selection

question 311

Multiple Choice

The way in which scientists attempt to control for selection factors in experimental research is through the use of ______.

• A) experimental blinds
• B) placebos
• C) random assignment
• D) selective selection

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