How is a placebo group used in an experiment?

A. One group of subjects receives a treatment and the other group receives a fake treatment.
B. Neither subjects nor researchers know who is receiving treatment.
C. All subjects receive a treatment.
D. All subjects are similar.


Answer: A

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