A double-blind placebo-controlled study is

A) an idea generated by scientists based on their observations.
B) research in which neither the subjects nor the scientists know which group received the treatment and which group received a placebo.
C) a stepwise process used by scientists to identify effective placebos.
D) research that involves looking at factors in two or more groups of subjects to see if there is a relationship to certain outcomes.


B

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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A. Alpha-Tocopherol Equivalents (ATE). B. Beta Carotene International Units (BCIU). C. Retinol Activity Equivalents (RAE). D. None of these answers are correct.

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