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A Physician Is Conducting a Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial to Determine

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A physician is conducting a double-blind randomized controlled trial to determine the effect of a new cream in reducing the risk of relapse in chronic recurrent atopic dermatitis. A total of 30 patients with moderate to severe atopic dermatitis who were experiencing a flare are randomly divided into 2 groups: 15 patients will receive the new cream, and 15 patients will receive emollient alone. The rate of relapse after 2 weeks of treatment is 25% in the group who received the new cream and 50% in the group who received emollient alone. However, the difference is found to be not statistically significant (p = 0.14) . The physician concludes that use of the new cream does not reduce the risk of relapse in chronic recurrent atopic dermatitis. Which of the following is most likely to explain the results of the study?

Compare and contrast the energy levels across different regions of the electromagnetic spectrum.

Grasp the practical aspects of using spectroscopic instruments, including the role of components like diffraction gratings.

Demonstrate knowledge of spectroscopic terms such as wavenumber and how it relates to wavelength.

Apply understanding of molecular vibrations and bond characteristics to predict spectroscopic outcomes.

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Allergy Attack

A sudden, acute allergic reaction to a substance (allergen) to which the body has become sensitized, leading to symptoms like sneezing, itching, and difficulty breathing.

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Generalization

The process of deriving general rules or principles from specific examples, often used in the context of learning and reasoning.

Generalization

The process of applying findings from specific instances to broader contexts, or the tendency to apply broad concepts to specific instances.