Asked by Steven Underwood on May 11, 2024
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To determine whether Drug Z lowers blood pressure, it is necessary to demonstrate that an experimental group, which has been given Drug Z, will have lower blood pressure than a comparison group, which has been given
A) a higher dose of Drug Z.
B) a lower dose of Drug Z.
C) a placebo treatment.
D) no treatment at all.
Placebo Treatment
A treatment that consists of a harmless pill, medicine, or procedure prescribed more for the psychological benefit to the patient than for any physiological effect.
Blood Pressure
The force exerted by circulating blood on the walls of blood vessels, considered vital for human life and an important indicator of health.
Experimental Group
In an experiment or clinical trial, the group of participants who receive an active treatment.
- Comprehend the role of experimental design, such as double-blind studies, in minimizing biases in research outcomes.
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Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the role of experimental design, such as double-blind studies, in minimizing biases in research outcomes.
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