Word
randomized
Phoneticsran·dom·ized
/ˈɹændəˌmaɪzd/
Definition
adj. chosen or arranged in a way that follows no pattern, so that every person or thing has an equal chance of being picked.
adj. selected or assigned using a method that ensures each element has an equal probability of selection, typically to ensure statistical validity.
Examples
“The researchers used a randomized list of names for the study.”
“To ensure the results were fair, the participants were split into two randomized groups.”
“The gold standard for medical research is the double-blind randomized controlled trial, which minimizes the risk that either the patients or the doctors will influence the final outcome.”
Examples
simple
“The researchers used a randomized list of names for the study.”
contextual
“To ensure the results were fair, the participants were split into two randomized groups.”
complex
“The gold standard for medical research is the double-blind randomized controlled trial, which minimizes the risk that either the patients or the doctors will influence the final outcome.”
Usage
Often used in the phrase 'randomized controlled trial' (RCT) in medical and social science research.
Real-World Examples
“The randomized, controlled clinical trial included 180 young adults (between 18 and 35 years of age) who experienced fear of failure.” “If not, the next place to look is individual randomized controlled trials.” Synonyms
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