When a proven effective treatment or intervention already exists for a serious condition, what type of control must be used for ethical reasons?

a. a placebo control
b. no intervention at all
c. an active control
d. the standard of care
e. none of the above


Ans: c

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What will be an ideal response?

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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The state of Texas has tried whenever possible to implement social policies ____

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