Asked by McKayla Barton on Jun 24, 2024

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In experiments, random assignment is used to avoid __________

A) selection bias.
B) the placebo effect.
C) experimenter bias.
D) the dependent variable effect.

Random Assignment

A method used in experiments to evenly distribute participants across various groups, ensuring that each has an equal chance of being assigned to any group.

Selection Bias

The assignment of participants to experimental or control groups in such a way that systematic differences among the groups are present at the beginning of the experiment.

Placebo Effect

A phenomenon where a person experiences a perceived improvement in condition due to their expectations, rather than the effect of an active intervention.

  • Comprehension of the significance and techniques of random assignment in research studies.
  • Comprehension of assorted biases including selection and experimenter biases, which can influence the credibility of research findings.
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Maite ConradJun 27, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Random assignment helps to avoid selection bias by ensuring that participants in the experiment have an equal chance of being assigned either to the treatment group or the control group, thereby controlling for any preexisting differences among participants.