The Purpose of Using a Placebo Control Group in an Experiment

question 12

Multiple Choice

The purpose of using a placebo control group in an experiment is often to:

• A) measure the effects of the dependent variable.
• B) dupe the subject into accepting the experiment's results.
• C) control for expectancy effects.
• D) persuade other researchers that the experiment is valid.

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