The Use of a Placebo in an Experiment on the Side

question 69

Multiple Choice

The use of a placebo in an experiment on the side effects of a new drug is an example of a ____ experiment.

• A) single-blind
• B) double-blind
• C) meta-analytic
• D) counterbalanced
• E) repeated measures

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