title: Randomization using packaged programs.
abstract: The problem of implementation of a randomization in controlled clinical trials is briefly discussed. A computer procedure is proposed and illustrated with simple programs using BMDP, SAS, and SPSS.
authors.affiliation: University of Minnesota School of Public Health, Minneapolis 55455.
authors.forename: C T
authors.initials: CT
authors.lastname: Le
authors.forename: B R
authors.initials: BR
authors.lastname: Lindgren
mesh_terms: D002986:Clinical Trials as Topic; D011897:Random Allocation; D012107:Research Design; D012984:Software