How do researchers ensure that groups of participants are equal before they begin an experiment?
a) They randomly assign participants to groups.
b) They measure the dependent variable repeatedly.
c) They use independent variables that are correlated with extraneous variables.
d) They assign participants who have identified themselves as having control of extraneous variables.
ANS: a
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