A researcher's expectations about a study can affect its outcome. The type of research design used specifically to address this problem is a(n):

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A blind design, also known as a double-blind design, is the type of research design used specifically to address the problem of researcher bias. In a blind design, neither the participants nor the researchers conducting the study know which participants are in the experimental or control group, which helps prevent researcher expectations from influencing the outcome of the study.

A Researcher's Expectations About a Study Can Affect Its Outcome