Asked by Karleen Horton on May 04, 2024
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One criticism of the use of randomized control trials is that __________.
A) they inform researchers about the efficacy of a therapy, but do not indicate whether it will work in "real-world" situations
B) they are more subject to experimenter bias than case studies are
C) they do not control for placebo effects
D) they fail to consider clinician expertise
Randomized Control Trials
A study design in research where participants are randomly assigned to either the group receiving the treatment under investigation or to a group receiving a standard treatment or placebo.
Efficacy
The ability to produce a desired or intended result, often used in the context of a treatment's effectiveness.
Experimenter Bias
A process where the scientists performing the research influence the results, in order to portray a certain outcome.
- Examine the efficiency of psychotherapy and the criticality of controlling disparate factors in therapeutic research.
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Zybrea KnightMay 06, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Randomized control trials may provide information about the efficacy of a therapy, but they may not fully transfer to real-world settings where variables such as patient adherence, clinician experience, and health system limitations may come into play.
Learning Objectives
- Examine the efficiency of psychotherapy and the criticality of controlling disparate factors in therapeutic research.