Matched Pairs Sampling May Be Used When Testing the Effectiveness

question 91

True/False

Matched pairs sampling may be used when testing the effectiveness of a new drug compared to a traditional one. Each patient in an experimental group might be matched with a partner in a control group of the same age, weight, height, sex, occupation, medical history, lifestyle, and so on.

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