In an Experiment to Determine the Effects of Low-Dose Analgesia

question 13

Multiple Choice

In an experiment to determine the effects of low-dose analgesia versus high-dose analgesia in arthritis sufferers, the following findings are reported: 'there was a significant effect of medication A (low-dose analgesia) on pain control F(2, 18) = 8.14, p < .05, ω = .72'. What does this tell you about the result?

• A) That the probability of a patient suffering pain with low-dose analgesia (medication A) is high
• B) That the probability of a patient suffering pain with low-dose analgesia (medication A) is low
• C) That low-dose analgesia (of type medication A) is unsuitable in controlling the pain for sufferers of arthritis
• D) That low-dose analgesia (of type medication A) is highly suitable in controlling the pain for sufferers of arthritis

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