Which of the Following Is False About Random Assignment

question 42

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is false about random assignment?

• A)It minimizes the risk of confounds in an experiment.
• B)It increases the likelihood that participants' individual differences will be distributed across the conditions.
• C)When it is employed, the causal variable is called a quasi-independent variable.
• D)It is essential for drawing firm conclusions about cause and effect.

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