Match Each Term with the Appropriate Definition

question 70

Multiple Choice

Match each term with the appropriate definition.
-​control group

• A)research that seeks to identify conditions related to particular events within a population
• B)subjects in a study who do not receive the active treatment
• C)statement made prior to initiating a study of the relationship sought to be tested by the research
• D)changes in health or perceived health that result from expectations that a "treatment" will produce an effect on health
• E)subjects in a study who receive the treatment being tested
• F)study design in which one group of randomly assigned subjects receives an active treatment and another group receives an inactive treatment
• G)a finding that demonstrates that a condition causes a particular event
• H)analysis of data from multiple studies
• I)imitation treatment given to subjects
• J)research findings that likely represent a true or actual result and not one due to chance
• K)study in which neither the subjects nor the scientists know which subjects are receiving the active treatment and which are receiving the placebo
• L)evaluation of the scientific merit of research or scientific reports by experts in the area under review
• M)finding that one condition is correlated with,or related to another condition
• N)scrutinizes research plans to make sure proposed studies follow the rules governing research on human subjects
• O)aims to ensure that the United States food supply is safe

Identify and avoid the use of negative words or expressions in professional writing.

Recognize the ethical considerations in using positive emphasis and de-emphasization techniques.

Understand the impact of tone and word choice on reader perception and communication effectiveness.

Apply strategies for crafting messages with positive emphasis to enhance reader engagement and response.

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