Note: * Precertification of denosumab (Prolia and Xgeva) is required of all Aetna participating providers and members in applicable plan designs. For precertification of denosumab (Prolia and Xgeva), call (866) 503-0857, or fax (866) 267-3277.
(psychol) the influence of an experimenter's expectations on his results. experimenter effect in Medicine. experimenter effect n. The influence of the experimenter's behavior, personality traits, or expectancies on the results of his or her own research.
Generally, one or more variables are manipulated to determine their effect on a dependent variable. The experimental method. is a systematic and scientific approach to research in which the researcher manipulates one or more variables, and controls and measures any change in other variables.