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by capitol_ 398 days ago
So they allowed you to know that you are in the control group? Doesn't that introduce bias ;)
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pezezin 398 days ago
Sorry, I don't understand your comment :/
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cycomanic 398 days ago
He was referring that in many experiments (especially in medical/biological) you usually have a control group, e.g. the group that is being given a placebo.

Took me a moment to understand it as well :)

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pezezin 398 days ago
Ah shit, you are right. I worked at a medical research center aeons ago so I should have known, but I am still dizzy from the jet lag xD
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