Which of the Following Is the Purpose of Having Random

question 47

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the purpose of having random assignment in an experiment?

• A) It prevents subjects from knowing of which experimental group they are a member.
• B) It provides ethical reasons for being in an experiment.
• C) It makes sure that the results are caused by the treatment.
• D) It determines how the subjects will behave in the experiment.

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Definitions:

Cellular Respiration

The metabolic process by which cells produce energy in the form of ATP from glucose, typically involving the consumption of oxygen and production of carbon dioxide.

Internodes

Sections of a plant stem or branch occurring between two successive nodes, which are the points on a stem where leaves or branches originate.

Secondary Growth

Refers to the growth process in plants that results in increased thickness of stems and roots, typically seen in woody plants.

Woody Plants

Plants that produce wood as their structural tissue and typically have perennial growth, such as trees and shrubs.