Which of the following is the most accurate description of random assignment?
A) using a numbers table to generate a string of digits in order to determine which participants will be selected for each experimental condition
B) choosing all blonde participants for one group and all redheads for the other groups
C) having participants guess a number between 1 and 100 and put those who guess correctly in one group and those who guess incorrectly in the other group
D) placing all individuals younger than 35 years in one group and those older than 35 years in the other groups

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Random assignment involves using randomization techniques, such as a numbers table or a computer-generated random sequence, to allocate participants to different groups or conditions in an experiment. This ensures that each participant has an equal chance of being assigned to any group, reducing bias and increasing the validity of the experimental results. Choices B, C, and D involve non-random methods based on participant characteristics or actions, which can introduce bias.

Which of the Following Is the Most Accurate Description of Random