In order to answer the given question, which of the following types of study would be the most appropriate: anexperiment without blinding, an experiment with single blinding, an experiment with double blinding, an observationalstudy, or a case-control study?
-Can acupuncture relieve anxiety? [The level of anxiety at any given time will be determined by interviewing the patient. The interviewer will be a person other than the acupuncturist.]
A)Case-control study
B)Experiment without blinding
C)Observational study
D)Experiment with single blinding
E)Experiment with double blinding

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To accurately assess the effectiveness of acupuncture in relieving anxiety, an experiment with double blinding is most appropriate. This design minimizes bias by ensuring neither the participants nor the researchers know who is receiving the treatment or the placebo, thus providing more reliable results.

In Order to Answer the Given Question, Which of the Following