What process is accomplished by assigning the odd numbered subjects to the experimental group and the even- numbered subjects to the control group?
A) basic scientific theory
B) independent relation
C) false positive evaluation
D) random assignment

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This is random assignment, where each subject has an equal chance of being assigned to the experimental or control group. However, assigning odd numbered subjects to one group and even numbered subjects to the other does not guarantee true random assignment, as there could be systematic differences between odd and even numbered subjects.

What Process Is Accomplished by Assigning the Odd Numbered Subjects