Which of the following stages in a laboratory experiment would be optional?
A) Subject recruitment and acquisition of informed consent
B) Random assignment
C) Manipulation of the independent variable
D) Manipulation check

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Manipulation check is not always required as it depends on the nature of the experiment and the specific hypothesis being tested. However, the other options, subject recruitment and acquisition of informed consent, random assignment, and manipulation of the independent variable, are necessary stages in a laboratory experiment.

Which of the Following Stages in a Laboratory Experiment Would