Which of the following statements accurately describes the use of double blind studies?
A)Double blind studies are not ethical as the researcher is not given total access to participant dat
B)Double blind studies are a preferred technique because they reduce the threats to internal validity.
C)Single blind studies are preferred over double blind studies because the researcher can directly interact with the participants.
D)None of the above

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Double blind studies are preferred because they reduce the threats to internal validity by minimizing experimenter bias and participant bias. The researcher can still have access to participant data without compromising the blinding aspect of the study. Single blind studies do not eliminate experimenter bias as the researcher is aware of which group the participant belongs to.

Which of the Following Statements Accurately Describes the Use of Double