Why is it best when testing a causal hypothesis to compare groups that are randomly assigned?

A) It is more likely that the groups are equivalent at the beginning of the study.
B) Random assignment assures that the participants are unaware of what is being studied.
C) Random assignment assures that the experimenter is blind to the condition of the participant.
D) All of the above

Answer: A

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