A Research Design Characterized by Random Assignment of Participants to Conditions

question 78

Multiple Choice

A research design characterized by random assignment of participants to conditions and manipulation of an independent variable is called a(n) ________________.

• A) case study
• B) naturalistic observation
• C) experiment
• D) survey

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Definitions:

Fibroblast

Fibroblasts are the most common cells of connective tissue in animals, which produce and maintain the extracellular matrix, playing a crucial role in wound healing and tissue repair.

Liver Cells

Also known as hepatocytes, they are the main cells of the liver and play a vital role in metabolism, detoxification, and protein synthesis.

Endoplasmic Reticulum

A network of membranes within the cell, involved in protein and lipid synthesis.

Ribosomes

Cellular organelles responsible for protein synthesis, found in the cytoplasm and on the endoplasmic reticulum.