Before a researcher can study the effects of a new drug on cancer patients, she first assigns individuals to the control group and the experimental group. Each study participant has an equal chance of being assigned to either group. This procedure is known as _______________.

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Random assignment is the process of assigning participants to different groups in an experiment using randomization, ensuring each participant has an equal chance of being placed in any group, which helps to eliminate bias.

Before a Researcher Can Study the Effects of a New