The Placebo Control Group Is Similar to the Control Group

question 27

Multiple Choice

The placebo control group is similar to the control group in that __________.

• A)participants in the group are not exposed to the independent variable.
• B)participants in the group are not exposed to the dependent variable.
• C)participants in the group are not exposed to the subject variable.
• D)none of the above

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