Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
double-blind
adjective
/ˈdʌb(ə)l blaɪnd/
Definition
A method in research where neither the participants nor the researchers know who is receiving a particular treatment.
Examples
- The study used a double-blind design to ensure the validity of the results.
- In a double-blind trial, both the patients and the doctors are unaware of who receives the treatment.
Meaning
This term is commonly used in clinical trials to prevent bias in research results.
Synonyms
- unbiased
- neutral
- blinded
