Use the Guidelines to Evaluate the Study

question 199

Essay

Use the guidelines to evaluate the study. Discuss flaws that you see in the study.
-A documentary which appeared on a TV station owned by a large biotech company
announced that 77% of Americans are in favor of genetically modified foods. The
researcher for the documentary had conducted a telephone poll of 200 people selected
randomly from the phone book. Each person in the sample had been asked "Are you in
favor of increasing the production of genetically modified foods in order to increase the
world food supply?"

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Definitions:

Benadryl

Benadryl is an over-the-counter medication commonly used to treat symptoms of allergies, such as sneezing, runny nose, and itching.

Epipen

A brand of auto-injector device designed to deliver a measured dose of epinephrine, commonly used to treat severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis).

Metabolism

The set of chemical reactions that occur within a living organism to maintain life, involving the breakdown of substances to generate energy and the synthesis of substances necessary for life.

Nutrients

Essential compounds that organisms need to absorb from their surroundings or diet to support growth, reproduction, and health, including vitamins, minerals, proteins, fats, and carbohydrates.