A(n)_____ allows researchers to distinguish the specific effects of the independent variable from the possible effects of the experimenter's and participants' expectations about it.

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A double-blind experiment is designed to eliminate biases that could influence the results of an experiment. Both the experimenter and the participants are unaware of which group is receiving the experimental treatment, which helps to minimize the impact of expectations and biases. This allows researchers to distinguish the specific effects of the independent variable from the possible effects of the experimenter's and participants' expectations about it. The other options do not have this capability. A measure of central tendency is a way to describe the typical or average score in a distribution, a meta-analytical study is a research method that combines the results of multiple studies to draw general conclusions, and an interview is a research method used to gather information directly from participants. None of these methods specifically address the issue of experimenter and participant bias.

A(n)_____ Allows Researchers to Distinguish the Specific Effects of the Independent