Randomized Controlled Trial.
The gold standard research study design (RCT) in which participants are randomly assigned to a treatment or control group. Minimizes bias and provides the strongest evidence for determining whether a treatment is effective.
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What is randomized controlled trial?
The gold standard research study design (RCT) in which participants are randomly assigned to a treatment or control group. Minimizes bias and provides the strongest evidence for determining whether a treatment is effective.
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