In a Double-Blind Experiment, ________

question 11

Multiple Choice

In a double-blind experiment, ________.

• A) participants are randomly assigned to a control or experimental group
• B) the participants are unaware of whether they are in the experimental or control groups because of the use of placebos
• C) the researchers are unaware of which participants are in the experimental and control groups
• D) All of the above are true.

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