If a Scientist Wants to Design an Experiment to Measure

question 87

Multiple Choice

If a scientist wants to design an experiment to measure the effect of vitamin C on colds, which would be an appropriate placebo?

• A)half the recommended daily amount of vitamin C
• B)the recommended daily amount of vitamin D
• C)the recommended daily amount of vitamin C
• D)a sugar pill that does not contain vitamin C

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Definitions:

Biomedical Model

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