When a researcher collecting data does NOT know a study's hypothesis,the study is a ________ study.
A) blind
B) confounded
C) meta-analytic
D) reactivity

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In a blind study, the researcher collecting data does not know the study's hypothesis. This can help to reduce bias in the data collection process. Confounded refers to a situation where the effect of one variable cannot be distinguished from the effect of another variable. Meta-analytic refers to a type of research that combines the results of multiple studies on a similar topic. Reactivity refers to the phenomenon where the act of observation or measurement alters the behavior or response being studied.

When a Researcher Collecting Data Does NOT Know a Study's