randomizationn.
/ˌrandəmʌɪˈzeɪʃn/, U.S. /ˌrændəməˈzeɪʃ(ə)n/, /ˌrændəmaɪˈzeɪʃ(ə)n/ Statistics.
The action, process, or result of randomizing.
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the world > relative properties > order > disorder > irregularity > [noun] > randomness > action or result of making random
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the world > action or operation > endeavour > trial or experiment > trial, test, or testing > [noun] > specific tests or testing > by sampling > at random
random sampling1883
random selection1884
randomization1926
1926 Jrnl. Min. Agric. 33 510 A process of randomization by which one is selected at random out of the total number of Latin Squares possible.
1934 Math. Gaz. 18 294 The process of randomisation has in recent years come to play such a central part in experimental design that it is of some interest to find that it affords a means of resolving one of the oldest paradoxes which arose in discussions of gaming.
1966 Lancet 24 Dec. 1371/2 We tested the randomness of these four groups; except for age-distribution, randomisation was satisfactory.
1980 Times Lit. Suppl. 15 Feb. 160 A ‘genuinely open society’ is, presumably, one in which relative mobility chances have been equalized. But how?.. By the randomization of access to the labour market?
2000 N.Y. Rev. Bks. 30 Nov. 64/1 Take the idea of randomization. Subjects are informed..that a toss of a coin will determine whether they receive treatment or placebo.
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, December 2008; most recently modified version published online March 2022).
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