Which Example Below Is Not a Random Assignment to Experimental

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which example below is not a random assignment to experimental groups?

• A)Assigning numbers to subjects, put corresponding numbers in a hat and pull out numbers placing the first subject in the experimental group and the second subject in the control group and continue until all numbers are used.
• B)Ask subjects whether they prefer to be in the experimental group or the control group, then assign subjects based on their preference.
• C)Flip a coin assigning subjects to the control group and to the experimental group.
• D)Use a random number generator after assigning numbers to your subjects.

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