An Important Aspect of a Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study Is

question 50

Multiple Choice

An important aspect of a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study is that subjects

• A) must receive both treatment and placebo.
• B) must be blinded as to whether they are in the treatment or placebo group.
• C) must be assigned to the treatment or control group by the investigator.
• D) must be aware of whether they are receiving the treatment or placebo.

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