The Student Is Researching a Clinical Problem Using the Cochrane

question 5

Multiple Choice

The student is researching a clinical problem using the Cochrane database and only finds random-controlled studies.When asked why this is so, what answer by the faculty is best?

• A) "Cochrane uses other types of studies, too."
• B) "Random controlled studies are the gold standard."
• C) "Their interests are only in research studies."
• D) "They are paid only to use those kinds of studies."

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Definitions:

Marginal Costs

The advance in complete cost due to the manufacturing of one additional unit of a good or service.

Cournot Duopolists

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Demand for Wine

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Imports

Goods or services brought into one country from another for sale.