In Experimental Design, Study Participants Are

question 42

Multiple Choice

In experimental design, study participants are

• A) carefully assigned to a treatment group based on their individual characteristics.
• B) randomly assigned to a treatment group so that differences among the individuals are equally distributed across the groups.
• C) asked to choose the treatment group they prefer.
• D) assigned to a treatment group by age and sex.

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Definitions:

Assimilationism

The policy or process whereby individuals or groups of differing ethnic heritage are absorbed into the dominant culture of a society.

Dominant Group

A social group that holds the most power, wealth, and privileges in a society, often setting standards and norms.

Binary Thinking

A cognitive process of simplifying concepts, opinions, or real-world phenomena into two opposing categories, neglecting the complexity or spectrum that exists.

Racism And Sexism

Prejudice or discrimination based on race and gender.