Exhibit 10-8: Choose the term that is described in each of the phrases below.
-Refer to Exhibit 10-8.Considers groups to be statistically equivalent
A) random assignment
B) randomized matching
C) homogeneous selection
D) analysis of covariance
E) use of subjects as their own controls

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Random assignment is a process used in experimental designs to allocate subjects randomly to different groups (e.g., experimental vs. control groups) to ensure that each group is statistically equivalent at the start of the experiment. This helps in controlling for confounding variables, making the groups comparable.

Exhibit 10-8: Choose the Term That Is Described in Each