A double-blind study means
A. the patient is unaware whether he or she is taking a placebo or the actual
1 drug, though the doctor is aware of which drug was taken
B. the doctor is unaware whether the patient is taking a placebo or the
actual drug, though the patient is aware of which drug was taken
C. both the doctor and the patient are unaware of whether a placebo or the
actual drug was taken
D. none of the above
C. both the doctor and the patient are unaware of whether a placebo or the
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