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What is the primary purpose of using placebos in medical trials?(1 point)
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to save costs on real medications
to save costs on real medications

to deceive participants
to deceive participants

to test the effectiveness of a new treatment
to test the effectiveness of a new treatment

to ensure all participants receive some form of treatment

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to test the effectiveness of a new treatment

Explanation: Placebos serve as a control so researchers can compare outcomes and determine whether the new treatment has a real effect beyond expectations or natural recovery.