In a Study Designed to Test the Effects of a New

question 225

Multiple Choice

In a study designed to test the effects of a new drug developed to treat Alzheimer's disease, half the patients were given the actual drug while the other half were given a placebo (sugar pill) . In this study, the experimental group is ​

• A)the patients who show evidence of an improvement in their memory.
• B)the group that received the actual drug. ​
• C)the group that received the placebo. ​
• D)the patients who were not included in the study. ​

---

Definitions:

Inferred Term

A concept or term not directly stated but understood from the context.

Invitation to Submit Bids

A formal solicitation process where potential suppliers are asked to present proposals for providing goods or services at a specified price.

Rejection of Offer

The refusal to accept a proposal or offer during negotiations.

Actually Received

Pertains to the actual physical possession or direct receipt of an item or information.