Psychology GCSE
Random number generation or drawing lots
What Random number generation or drawing lots means in Psychology GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Random number generation or drawing lots
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A random technique used to pick the required number of participants after each member of the target population has been assigned a number.
Topics that use Random number generation or drawing lots
- Research methods (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Allocation of participants to conditions
- Alternative hypothesis
- Bias
- Bias in participant selection
- BPS ethical guidelines for research
- Confidentiality and privacy
- Control of participant variables
- Control of variables
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