Of the Following, Researchers Use to Attempt to Control for the Phenomenon

question 93

Multiple Choice

Of the following, researchers use to attempt to control for the phenomenon called the "allegiance effect," which occurs when experimenter bias influences research outcomes.

• A) correlation studies
• B) double-blind control
• C) epidemiological studies
• D) placebo pills

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