double blind experiment

double blind experiment definition - medical

dou·ble blind experiment (dŭbˈəl)

noun
A testing procedure, designed to eliminate biased results, in which the identity of those receiving a test treatment is concealed from both administrators and subjects until after the study is completed.

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