The Reason Researchers Use Random Assignment in an Experiment Is

question 50

Multiple Choice

The reason researchers use random assignment in an experiment is

• A)to ensure group equivalence.
• B)to be fair to the participants.
• C)because it's what the textbook tells them to do.
• D)a fake,because they don't really use random assignment.

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