Why is random assignment of subjects to groups a crucial element of the experimental method?

a. It leads to equal group sizes.
b. It increases the construct validity of the dependent variable.
c. It controls for preexisting differences among subjects.
d. It assures that the sample is representative of the population


Ans: C

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