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Can one do randomization with an observational study since the subjects are putting themselves in the separate groups?

April 26, 2017groups observational putting randomization separate study Subjects

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Can one do randomization with an observational study since the subjects are putting themselves in the separate groups?

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No. They’ve already assigned themselves to groups, so we’re stuck with what they chose.