Match Each Term with the Appropriate Definition

question 20

Multiple Choice

Match each term with the appropriate definition.
-​placebo

• A)research that seeks to identify conditions related to particular events within a population
• B)subjects in a study who do not receive the active treatment
• C)statement made prior to initiating a study of the relationship sought to be tested by the research
• D)changes in health or perceived health that result from expectations that a "treatment" will produce an effect on health
• E)subjects in a study who receive the treatment being tested
• F)study design in which one group of randomly assigned subjects receives an active treatment and another group receives an inactive treatment
• G)a finding that demonstrates that a condition causes a particular event
• H)analysis of data from multiple studies
• I)imitation treatment given to subjects
• J)research findings that likely represent a true or actual result and not one due to chance
• K)study in which neither the subjects nor the scientists know which subjects are receiving the active treatment and which are receiving the placebo
• L)evaluation of the scientific merit of research or scientific reports by experts in the area under review
• M)finding that one condition is correlated with,or related to another condition
• N)scrutinizes research plans to make sure proposed studies follow the rules governing research on human subjects
• O)aims to ensure that the United States food supply is safe

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Definitions:

Musk Oxen

Large, shaggy bovids native to the Arctic regions, known for their thick coats and strong odors produced by glands during the mating season.

Biome

Large community of plants and animals that occupies a distinct region defined by its climate, flora, and fauna.

Desert Soils

Soils found in desert regions characterized by low moisture content, minimal organic matter, and often high salinity levels, supporting limited plant life.

Organic Material

Substance made up of organic compounds originating from the remnants of organisms like plants and animals, including their waste in the natural surroundings.