Which of the Following Best Describes the Procedure of a Double-Blind

question 65

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the procedure of a double-blind study?

• A) the test group receives the placebo and the control group receives the actual drug
• B) the control group receives the placebo and the test group receives the actual drug
• C) a third party controls gives out the placebo or the drug to each member of the trial
• D) both b and c
• E) None of the above

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