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Nikholai Abeso

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  • The purpose of the pre-test is to determine if there are any significant differences between the two groups.
  • If no difference exists, then it would be unethical to conduct an experiment on one group without giving them the same opportunity as the other group.
  • A randomized controlled trial (RCT) involves randomly assigning participants into either the experimental or control group.
  • Randomization ensures that both groups have similar characteristics at baseline.
  • Randomization ensures that both groups have similar characteristics at the start of the study.
  • Blinding refers to keeping information about the treatment from the participants and researchers involved in the study.
  • Randomization ensures that both groups have similar characteristics at baseline.
  • In RCTs, the researcher has little influence over which participant goes into which group.