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Random Assignment vs. Random Sampling
While both concepts rely on random processes, they serve distinct roles in research. Random sampling is a technique used to draw a representative sample from a larger population, though it is rarely utilized in psychological studies. Conversely, random assignment takes place after a sample is formed; it is the vital procedure used to place those selected participants into the various conditions of an experiment to ensure the groups are comparable.
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