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Natural Science Disciplines > Science > Research > Research Design > Random Allocation
Investigative Techniques > Methods > Research Design > Random Allocation

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Random Allocation  

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  • Topical Descriptor

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Entry terms

  • Randomization

Note

  • IM general only; coordinate NIM with specific subject (IM); do not add as a coordinate with RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL (PT) or other CLINICAL TRIAL (PT)

Scope note

  • A process involving chance used in therapeutic trials or other research endeavor for allocating experimental subjects, human or animal, between treatment and control groups, or among treatment groups. It may also apply to experiments on inanimate objects.

History note

  • 91(78); was see under RESEARCH DESIGN 1978-90

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D011897

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