Dr. Hugo designs an experiment to test the effectiveness of a new antidepressant drug. Half the participants will receive the actual drug and half will receive a sugar pill, but neither the participants nor the researchers who administer the drug will know who is receiving the actual drug and who is receiving the placebo. In this case, Dr. Hugo has designed

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Dr. Hugo has designed a double-blind research study, which is a common method of controlling for placebo effects and researcher bias. By keeping both the participants and the researchers unaware of who is receiving the actual drug, the results are less likely to be influenced by expectations or subjective interpretations. This also makes the study more ethical by reducing the potential for harm or deception to the participants.

Dr Hugo Designs an Experiment to Test the Effectiveness of a New