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randomization [‚ran·də·mə′zā·shən]
(statistics)
Assigning subjects to treatment groups by use of tables of random numbers.


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The PEDro score allocates up to 3 points for the level of masking achieved (eg, masking of subject, therapist, and assessor), 2 points for randomization procedures (random allocation, concealment of allocation), 3 points for the reporting of appropriate data (baseline characteristics, between-group comparisons, and point and range estimates of efficacy), and 1 point each for analysis of data (intention-to-treat analysis) and adequacy of followup.
But Zenk's randomization failed to produce two similar groups.
Due to the luck of the draw in the randomization for this small trial, the volunteers in the micronutrient group had a lower baseline CD4 count (356 vs.
 
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