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(redirected from Randomized experiment)

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In a randomized experiment, the baseline characteristics of the treatment and control groups should, on average, be the same.
The present study was a randomized experiment comparing traditional lectures to a self-directed learning approach that involved replacing all lectures with free student study time and the availability of weekly question-answer session with the course coordinator.
For example, when well-specified causal hypotheses can be formulated and randomization to treatment and control conditions is ethical and feasible, a randomized experiment is the best method for estimating effects" (Feuer, Towne, Shavelson, 2002, p.
 
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