In experiments, researchers often use random assignment to place participants in various groups or conditions in their experiments. An alternative to random assignment is to design the study in such a way that each participant
A)is exposed to all conditions in the experiment
B)is equally likely to end up in any one of the experimental conditions
C)may be randomly sampled
D)may receive both the independent and dependent variables

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When each participant is exposed to all conditions in the experiment, it's known as a within-subjects design. This approach contrasts with random assignment, which is characteristic of a between-subjects design where different participants are assigned to different conditions.

In Experiments, Researchers Often Use Random Assignment to Place Participants