Matched random assignment is used in situations in which random assignment would
A) increase chances of unequal sample sizes.
B) cause possible confounding because the groups may be unequal on key dimensions.
C) not be possible because the researcher has too much prior knowledge about the participants.
D) not be possible because the researcher has too little prior knowledge about the participants.
Answer: B
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a. True b. False
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