A full-page magazine ad for a new medication describes a clinical trial as follows: "Four different groups of subjects were given the same dosage. The groups are listed in the table below. In both 40 to 60 age groups, the medication reduced symptoms in 80% of patients. In both 20 to 40 age groups, the medication reduced symptoms in 40% of patients." Which of the following correctly describes this study?

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A full-page magazine ad for a new medication describes a clinical trial as follows: "Four different groups of subjects were given the same dosage. The groups are listed in the table below.  In both 40 to 60 age groups, the medication reduced symptoms in 80% of patients. In both 20 to 40 age groups, the medication reduced symptoms in 40% of patients." Which of the following correctly describes this study?

anonymous · Answer

A. Unscientific: Too few women were included in the study.

B. Scientific: The group sizes are large enough to validate the study.

C. Scientific: The variety of ages and genders makes the study valid.

D. Unscientific: There is no control group in the study.

anonymous · Answer

Age Group  Aged 20 to 40  Aged 40 to 60
No. of Men           18                  20
No. of Women       18                 15