Question

Following are some of the basic steps in conducting a Randomised Controlled Trial (RCT). Arrange them in order:
1. Randomisation
2. Drawing up a protocol
3. Intervention or manipulation
4. Assessment of outcome

• A. (D), (B), (C), (A)
• B. (B), (D), (A), (C)
• C. (B), (A), (D), (C)
• D. (B), (A), (C), (D)

Hint:

Randomised Controlled Trials (RCTs) are gold standard experiments in research. Key steps include designing the protocol, randomisation, applying interventions, and assessing outcomes.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

The steps involved in conducting a Randomised Controlled Trial (RCT) are:

1. Drawing up a protocol: This is the first step where the objectives, methodology, and plan for the trial are outlined.
2. Randomisation: Participants are randomly assigned to different intervention groups to eliminate selection bias.
3. Intervention or manipulation: The intervention being studied is applied to the relevant group(s).
4. Assessment of outcome: The results of the intervention are measured to determine its effectiveness.

Thus, the correct sequence is (B), (A), (C), (D).