When both the researchers and the participants of the study are uninformed about the nature of the independent variable being administered, this is known as
A) correlational.
B) humanistic.
C) functionalist.
D) placebo.
E) double-blind.

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This is known as a double-blind study, where both the researchers and participants are unaware of the nature of the independent variable being administered. This is done to prevent bias and increase the validity of the study results. The term placebo (D) refers to a substance or treatment that has no therapeutic effect but is used for experimental purposes or to improve a patient's psychological outlook. Correlational (A), humanistic (B), and functionalist (C) are all theoretical approaches to psychology and not related to the design of research studies.

When Both the Researchers and the Participants of the Study