The Goal of Random Assignment in Formal Experiments Is to

question 145

Multiple Choice

The goal of random assignment in formal experiments is to

• A) ensure that the correct statistical procedures will be followed.
• B) make sure that the sample is representative of the population.
• C) make sure all the students signed up get a chance to participate.
• D) make the groups roughly equal prior to the start of the study.

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