Researchers Plan to Investigate a New Medication That May Reduce

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Short Answer

Researchers plan to investigate a new medication that may reduce blood pressure for individuals with higher than average blood pressure. 90 volunteers with higher than average blood pressure are solicited. Volunteers are randomly assign 100 mg of the medicine, 200 mg of the medicine, or a placebo. Blood pressure will be measured at the beginning and at the conclusion of the study.
-Describe a disadvantage of using volunteers in this study.

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Definitions:

Low Risk

Situations or investments that have a minimal chance of loss or failure.

High Risk

refers to situations or activities with a high potential for loss or danger, often in the context of investments or decisions.

Insurance

A financial product that provides protection against possible future losses in exchange for a premium.

Adverse Selection

A situation where asymmetrical information leads to a mismatch between buyers and sellers, with one party having more or better information than the other.