A research psychiatrist has developed a new medication to treat depression with fewer side effects. Before he can start advertising this new medication, he needs to collect evidence that it performs better than a placebo. Which of the following methods would be the most effective tool to determine whether his drug is better than a placebo at alleviating the symptoms of depression?
A. Case study
B. Archival research
C. Naturalistic observation
D. Experimental
Answer: D
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