Determine whether the following statement is true or false. If it is false, rewrite it as a true statement. A double-blind exp
eriment is used to increase the placebo effect. Choose the correct answer below. A. The statement is false. Double blinding has no effect on the placebo effect. B. The statement is false. Double blinding is used to increase the randomization. C. The statement is true. D. The statement is false. Double blinding is used to decrease the placebo effect.
D. The statement is false. Double blinding is used to decrease the placebo effect.
Step-by-step explanation:
In a double blind study, neither researchers nor the participants know which group is receiving the placebo. If the researchers do not know which group took the medication, they cannot influence the behavior of this group, knowingly or nor, by suggesting how they should behave.
Therefore, a double-blind experiment is used to decrease the placebo effect.
