Use the Following Information for Following Questions

question 26

Multiple Choice

Use the following information for following questions:
A group of 500 patients who suffer from skin cancer were asked to participate in a study to
determine the effectiveness of a new medication. The patients were randomly divided into two
groups, one that was given the actual medication, and one that received a placebo pill. A good
outcome was defined as the cancer being in remission after 6 months of treatment. The results of
the study are below.
-Approximately what percent of patients who took the medication had cancer remission?

• A)48%
• B)50%
• C)58%
• D)67%

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