A New Study Reports That in a Sample of 11

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Essay

A new study reports that in a sample of 11 brains, 4 of the 6 women's brains, but only 2 of the 5 men's brains, had multiple chocolate receptors. (Note: We made this up; there's no such thing as a chocolate receptor, sorry.) The researchers conclude that their findings explain why so many women are addicted to chocolate. What concerns should a critical thinker have about this study?

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Definitions:

Future Benefits

Expected advantages or gains that will be received in the future as a result of current investments or actions.

Production Possibility Frontier

A curve depicting all maximum output possibilities for two goods, given a set of inputs resources and technology, illustrating trade-offs and opportunity costs.

Output Efficiency

The state of producing the maximum output with the minimum wasted effort or expense.

Productively

In a manner that results in a high degree of effectiveness or efficiency in producing desired outcomes.