Multiple Choice
What is the primary goal for randomly assigning participants to treatment conditions in an experiment?
A) Increase the ability to generalize the results.
B) Avoid selection bias.
C) Ensure that the individuals in the sample are representative of the individuals in the population.
D) Minimize the likelihood that a participant characteristic becomes a confounding variable.
Correct Answer:
Verified
Correct Answer:
Verified
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