Question #6421731Single Choice

Algebra-1

Question

A clinical trial tests a new medicine on 100 patients with a fever. After taking the medicine, 90 patients' fevers are reduced within 3 hours. The researchers conclude that the medicine directly causes the fever to decrease.

Which of the following best supports the conclusion that the medicine causes the reduction in fever?

Options

The same results were observed in a placebo group.

The study included a control group that showed no significant fever reduction without the medicine.

All participants reported different activities during the trial, which could have influenced the results.

The patients took other medications that might have reduced their fevers.

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