Blinding Is a Technique Utilized Often to Enhance the Methodology

question 1

Multiple Choice

Blinding is a technique utilized often to enhance the methodology of a study. Which of the following research designs is most likely to include blinding?

• A) Case-series study
• B) Case-control study
• C) Historically controlled study
• D) Randomized trial

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