What is the benefit of random assignment in an experiment?

a. It increases the probable effect of the procedure
b. It minimizes the need for statistical tests after the data have been collected.
c. It reduces the chance that the groups differ greatly at the start of the experiment.
d. It decreases the influence of any independent variables.

c

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