Which of the following is the best description of a double-blind experiment?
A)an experiment in which neither the investigators nor the subjects know how the treatments have been assigned
B)an experiment in which the subjects are blindfolded so they cannot see which treatment is applied to them
C)an experiment in which neither the investigators nor the subjects know the others' names
D)an experiment in which both the investigators and the subjects are hidden from the others' views

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A double-blind experiment is designed to eliminate bias by ensuring that neither the participants (subjects) nor the researchers know who is receiving a particular treatment. This helps in maintaining the objectivity of the research findings.

Which of the Following Is the Best Description of a Double-Blind