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a double blind study is one in which neither the researchers nor the subjects know who is receiving the placebo why are studies designed this way

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Answer: Knowing which subjects are receiving the placebo could introduce bias into the study.

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The studies are designed this way b/c it removes the power of suggestion and the double-blind study keeps both researchers and participants in the dark. So this compared to who is receiving the treatment which is relevant b/c it stops the researchers from accidentally overbalancing the study participants, or unintentionally favoring their assessment of the conclusions.

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