Common flaws in research design identified by the authors of the text include
A)failure to include a control group.
B)manipulation of the independent variable.
C)measurement of the dependent variable.
D)failure to inform participants that they are going to receive a placebo.

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Failure to include a control group can lead to inaccurate conclusions about the effects of the independent variable. Manipulation of the independent variable and measurement of the dependent variable are necessary and expected components of research design. Failure to inform participants about the use of a placebo can raise ethical concerns, but it is not necessarily a flaw in the design itself.

Common Flaws in Research Design Identified by the Authors of the Text