Jack is conducting an experimental study on healthy eating habits. One group does not receive any manipulation; Jack simply studies them as they are. This represents a control group.

a. single-blind study
b. double-blind study
c. placebo group
d. control group


b. double-blind study

Becky wants to minimize experimenter bias in her study where both the researchers and the participants do not know which group they are assigned. She conducts a double-blind study.

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