A double-blind experiment would be used for all of the following EXCEPT to
a. minimize researcher bias.
b. minimize changes in subjects' behavior caused by the unintended influence of an experimenter's actions.
c. control for research participant bias.
d. eliminate the need for randomly assigning participants to experimental and control groups.
ANSWER: d
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