Random assignment (randomization) helps ensure that the research subjects are representative of some larger population.

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Random assignment helps to ensure that any differences observed between groups in an experiment can be attributed to the treatment or condition being tested, rather than pre-existing differences between the groups. It does not ensure that the subjects are representative of a larger population; that goal is achieved through random sampling.

Random Assignment (Randomization) Helps Ensure That the Research Subjects Are