In a Randomized Clinical Trial, Participants in the Control Condition

question 34

Multiple Choice

In a randomized clinical trial, participants in the control condition may receive a placebo to ________.

• A)control for client expectations about improvement
• B)make sure some participants don't feel "left out"
• C)see how long people will take a sugar pill without complaining to the researcher
• D)see if a different intervention might work better than the intervention being tested

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Definitions:

BRCA1 And BRCA2

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5-Year Survival Rate

The percentage of people diagnosed with a particular disease who are still alive five years after their diagnosis, often used as a prognosis indicator.

Ipsilateral Axillary

Pertaining to the axilla (armpit) on the same side of the body, often referenced in medical examinations or procedures.

Node Enlargement

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