What Is Random Assignment

question 98

Multiple Choice

What is random assignment

• A) Subjects are free to choose which group or condition they would like to be in. 
• B) All variables have an equal chance of being assigned to the experimental condition. 
• C) All people have an equal likelihood of being selected from the study. 
• D) All subjects have an equal chance of being assigned to any of the groups or conditions.

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Definitions:

Negative Correlation

A relationship between two variables where one variable increases as the other decreases, and vice versa.

Alcohol Consumption

The intake of beverages containing ethanol, which can have various effects on health and behavior depending on the amount and frequency of use.

Independent Variables

Factors in an experiment that are intentionally manipulated to observe their effect on dependent variables.

Dependent Variables

Variables in an experiment that are expected to change as a result of manipulations in the independent variables.