A Double-Blind Experiment of an Allergy Medication Is Being Tested

question 45

Multiple Choice

A double-blind experiment of an allergy medication is being tested on 100 participants according to this diagram:
If Group 2 receives a full dose of the medication,what should Group 1's treatment consist of?

• A)Blocked doses
• B)A 50% dose
• C)Stratified doses
• D)A placebo
• E)Randomized doses

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