What Is the Key Element in a Double-Blind Control Study

question 79

Multiple Choice

What is the key element in a double-blind control study?

• A)Neither the treatment provider nor the research participants know whether the treatment will be effective.
• B)Neither the treatment provider nor the research participants can ever be made aware of the research findings.
• C)Neither the treatment provider nor the research participants are aware of who is in the treatment group and who is in the control group.
• D)The research participants are not aware that they are participating in a research study.

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Definitions:

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Developmental Changes

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