A randomized clinical trial is done to examine the effect of a new anti-malarial drug compared to an old one. Randomization is used for allocation of subjects to either treatment or control (old drug) groups.
What is the value of randomization in this study?

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A randomized clinical trial is done to examine the effect of a new anti-malarial drug compared to an old one. Randomization is used for allocation of subjects to either treatment or control (old drug) groups.  
 What is the value of randomization in this study?

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treatment and control groups are alike in baseline criteria

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assignment occurs by chance

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bias in observations is eliminated

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placebo effects are eliminated

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an equal number of persons will be followed in the treatment and control group

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