Topic
Research methods
2 questions tagged Research methods — spanning every one of the seven Ws.
when
When was the first description of the placebo-controlled clinical trial method published?
Modern placebo-controlled trial methods were formalized in the mid-20th century, with a landmark 1948 streptomycin trial often cited.
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what
What is the placebo-controlled trial?
A placebo-controlled trial is a study that compares a real treatment with an inactive placebo to test whether the treatment has a true effect. It is a key method in medical and psychological research.
PsychologyResearch methods