In an experiment, researchers assign participants to either the experimental or control condition by using:
A) convenience assignment.
B) convenience sampling.
C) random sampling.
D) random assignment.

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Random assignment ensures that each participant has an equal chance of being in the experimental or control group, which reduces the likelihood of any pre-existing differences between groups. Convenience assignment may result in biased group selection, and convenience sampling may not be representative of the population. Random sampling is a technique for selecting a representative sample from a population, but it does not address the issue of assigning participants to different conditions in an experiment.

In an Experiment, Researchers Assign Participants to Either the Experimental