Participants in a new depression study will be assigned according to a randomization schedule that is
unknown to the participants and the researchers. the researchers will give participants drug kits in order of
their trial start date. the kits are numbered 001, 002, and so on, with each number corresponding to either
an active drug or a placebo on the randomization schedule. this random ensures that each
participant has an equal chance of receiving the medication and that the study site is not biased.

a. condition

b. effect

c. order

d. assignment

Here the given paragraph is about "an assignment".

Option D

Explanation:

Randomization have two terms basically selection & assignment. The method of drawing the pool of individuals from a population for the given study is termed as "Random selection". While the method of performing research, allocating the sample one draw to different groups or treatments is understood as "Random assignment".

The research assignments involve tasks for creating a research question which must be followed by sources means bibliography and writing part involves an introduction, a statement of thesis and a conclusion.

the correct answer is b