Double-Blind Procedure
/ˌdʌbəlˈblaɪnd prəˈsiːdʒər/
Definitions
- (n.) A research or trial method in which neither the participants nor the experimenters know who is receiving a particular treatment, preventing bias in results and ensuring objectivity in evidence assessment.
The court considered the results of the study conducted using a double-blind procedure to evaluate the drug's effectiveness.
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Commentary
In legal contexts, double-blind procedures are crucial for the reliability of scientific evidence presented during litigation or regulatory review.
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