What Is the Primary Purpose of Randomly Assigning Participants to Experimental

question 87

Multiple Choice

What is the primary purpose of randomly assigning participants to experimental and control groups?

• A)To help eliminate confounding variables related to individual differences.
• B)To help minimize observer bias.
• C)To reduce the likelihood of the placebo effect.
• D)To ensure that the results are generalizable.

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