Which Procedure Is Suitable for Random Assignment to Groups

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which procedure is suitable for random assignment to groups?

• A) Assigning subjects in the order they arrive, so that one group is filled before the next is started
• B) Letting subjects express a preference and then assigning them to a non-preferred group
• C) Flipping a coin assigning subjects to the control group and to the experimental group.
• D) Asking each subject to secretly decide which group they want to be in

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Definitions:

Current Condition

The present status or state of a system, reflecting its operating conditions, performance levels, and overall health.

Overload Protection

A safety feature designed to protect electrical circuits and devices from exceeding their safe current limits.

Contactor Unit

An electrically-controlled switch used for switching an electrical power circuit, commonly used in lighting and electric motor circuits.

Overcurrent

A condition where the current exceeds the rated current of equipment or the capacity of conductors, potentially causing damage or hazard.