Define Random Assignment and Provide an Example of a Study

question 15

Essay

Define random assignment and provide an example of a study that would use random assignment. Why is random assignment considered to play a crucial role in an experimenter's ability to demonstrate cause and effect?

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Definitions:

Reservation

The act of keeping something, such as a right or property, specifically withheld or protected from being given up or used.

Lien

A legal right or interest that a lender has in the borrower’s property, granted until a debt owed by the borrower is paid off.

Real Property

Real Property entails land and anything permanently affixed to it, such as buildings, in contrast to personal property or chattels.

Taxes Assessed

The determination and assignment of the value for tax purposes on property, income, or other taxable assets.