In the context of an experimental research, if a researcher wants to reduce the likelihood of an experiment's result being influenced by the preexisting differences between experimental and control groups, then the researcher should:
A. conduct personal interviews with each of the participants.
B. document the personal journals of the participants.
C. reduce the number of dependent variables in the experiment.
D. randomly assign participants in the research.
Answer: D
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