In an Experiment to See If a Certain New Drug

question 38

Short Answer

In an experiment to see if a certain new drug can prevent a second heart attack, other drugs that the experimental units may or may not be taking already for heart related illnesses would be considered to be __________ variables.

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Definitions:

Personal Services

Services offered by individuals or companies that provide personalized expertise or efforts, often involving intellectual or manual personal skills.

Conflict of Interest

A situation in which a person's or entity's personal interest interferes with their ability to make impartial decisions.

Consortium

A group of companies or organizations that join together for a common purpose, often to undertake a substantial project beyond the resources of any single member.

Collusion

A secret agreement or cooperation between two or more parties for a deceitful, illegal, or fraudulent purpose.