One Method That Can Be Used to Avoid Problems with Confounding

question 3

Multiple Choice

One method that can be used to avoid problems with confounding variables in observational studies is to

• A) match similar subjects from each of the study groups for comparisons.
• B) randomly assign subjects to study groups.
• C) use very large samples.
• D) use voluntary response sampling.

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