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Randomized Controlled Trials

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Research procedure where subjects are randomly assigned to an experimental group, receiving a treatment, or a control group, receiving a different or no treatment. The effect of the treatment is determined by comparing the outcomes of each group.
Category: Research and Theory
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Research Methodology
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Comparative Analysis
Control Groups
Evidence
Evidence Based Practice
Experimental Groups
Experimental Programs
Feasibility Studies
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Medical Research
Research Projects
Scientific Research
Added to ERIC: 9/4/2015