What Is the Primary Purpose of Randomization

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Multiple Choice

What is the primary purpose of randomization?

• A) To prevent bias in the assignment of treatment
• B) To provide a probability basis for statistical testing
• C) To ensure the same number of people are randomized to each group
• D) To ensure that the subjects not to know which group they are assigned to
• E) To guarantee the comparability of the different treatment groups

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Definitions:

Functional Analysis

A behavioral technique that identifies the antecedents and consequences of behavior to determine the reason or function behind it, commonly used in behavioral psychology.

Nomothetic Approach

An approach focusing on studying what we share with others (laws or generalizations applicable to all members of a population).

Behavioral Diagnosis

A process in psychology used to determine the specific behavior patterns and mental processes underlying an individual's difficulties.

Concurrent Validity

The degree to which the measures gathered from one assessment tool agree with the measures gathered from other assessment techniques.