Quantitative Methods Questions
Random assignment in experimental research refers to the process of assigning participants to different groups or conditions in a study randomly. This means that each participant has an equal chance of being assigned to any of the groups, ensuring that the groups are comparable and any differences observed between them can be attributed to the treatment or intervention being studied rather than pre-existing differences among the participants. Random assignment helps to minimize bias and increase the internal validity of the study, allowing researchers to make causal inferences about the effects of the treatment or intervention.