Which of the following statements is true about a double-blind experiment?
A. An accomplice is an actual part of the experiment and is unaware of any underlying manipulation.
B. The experimenter does a trial run with a small number of participants to study the actual effects of an administered drug.
C. The experimenter is unaware of whether a placebo or the actual drug is being administered.
D. A participant is informed about the actual purpose of the experiment and the expected results.
Answer: C
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