Dr Hugo Designs an Experiment to Test the Effectiveness of a New

question 117

Multiple Choice

Dr. Hugo designs an experiment to test the effectiveness of a new antidepressant drug. Half the participants will receive the actual drug and half will receive a sugar pill, but neither the participants nor the researchers who administer the drug will know who is receiving the actual drug and who is receiving the placebo. In this case, Dr. Hugo has designed

• A) a study that will minimize self-report bias.
• B) an unethical research procedure.
• C) a double-blind research study.
• D) a correlational study with two confounded factors.

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Definitions:

Control

The ability to direct, influence, or regulate the behavior of others or the course of events.

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Understanding the Story

The process of comprehending the narrative, themes, and contexts within a piece of literature or situation.

Elaborating the Meaning

The act of providing detailed explanations or clarifications to deepen understanding of a topic.