In an experiment, the process of random _____ ensures that each participant has an equal chance of being in either the control group or the experimental group.
A)assignment
B)selection
C)sampling
D)placement

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Random assignment is the process of randomly assigning participants to either the control or experimental group. This ensures that the groups are balanced and any differences between them can be attributed to the experimental manipulation. Selection refers to the process of choosing participants for a study, sampling refers to selecting a subset of the population to study, and placement is not a commonly used term in experimental design.

In an Experiment, the Process of Random _____ Ensures That