The two main features of an experiment are ____.
A) hypothesis formation and data collection
B) random assignment and control
C) prediction and manipulation
D) data collection and statistical analysis

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The two main features of an experiment are random assignment (assigning participants to either the experimental group or control group randomly) and control (controlling all variables except the independent variable to isolate the effect of the independent variable on the dependent variable). While features such as hypothesis formation, prediction, manipulation, data collection, and statistical analysis are important components of an experiment, they are not the core features that distinguish an experiment from other forms of research.

The Two Main Features of an Experiment Are ____