You Read a News Article Titled, "New Drug Reduces OCD

question 49

Multiple Choice

You read a news article titled, "New Drug Reduces OCD Symptoms in Mice" about a recent scientific study. To evaluate whether the title's claim is supported, you should do which of the following?

• A)Ensure that the authors attempted to maximize Type II error.
• B)Research the frequency of OCD in mice.
• C)Check whether the authors established covariance, temporal precedence, and internal validity.
• D)Ask yourself whether the implication makes intuitive sense.

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