Jamie is reviewing a new diet plan that involves purchasing pre-packaged meals and taking a patented energy supplement. In an ad explaining how it works, Jamie reads about a study cited as evidence supporting the effectiveness of the plan. In the study, two groups were followed: one following the plan and another following a simple low-carbohydrate diet. What should Jamie look for in the study to have full confidence in its scientific reliability?

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anonymous · Answer

A list of differences between the two diets in the study

 A comparison of the plan to a variety of diets

 Details on the number of studies conducted and the results of each trial

 Testimony from a wide range of users

anonymous · Answer

It would be comparison of the plan to a variety of diets because they each have a different task to complete and you need to compare them together.