Canadian Health Information Management Association Practice Exam

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What is a crucial component of experimental research?

Observation of the actions of the population
Prevention of variable manipulation
Random assignment of subjects to a group
Reliance on surveys as data collection tools

The correct answer is: Random assignment of subjects to a group

Random assignment of subjects to a group is essential in experimental research as it helps eliminate bias and ensures that any differences observed across groups can be attributed to the treatment or intervention being tested, rather than to pre-existing differences among the subjects. By randomly assigning participants, researchers can create comparable groups that are similar in all respects except for the treatment, allowing for the establishment of cause-and-effect relationships. This method enhances the internal validity of the research, making the results more reliable and generalizable. It also helps mitigate confounding variables that could skew results, thereby providing a clearer understanding of the effect of the independent variable.