Which of the following in experimental method ensures that an extraneous variable is just as likely to affect one experimental group as it is to affect the other group?

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Randomization ensures that extraneous variables, such as participant characteristics or environmental factors, are equally distributed among the experimental groups. This means that any differences observed between the groups are more likely to be due to the manipulation of the independent variable, rather than confounding variables. The other options (A, B, and D) do not directly address the issue of controlling extraneous variables in experimental research.

Which of the Following in Experimental Method Ensures That an Extraneous