After a clinical drug trial to measure the effects of atorvastatin administration on low-density lipoprotein levels, which of the following conclusion statements is acceptable in the research report?
a. Findings of clinical drug tests suggest that atorvastatin works to reduce low-density lipoprotein levels in study subjects.
b. Results of this clinical drug trial demonstrate that atorvastatin works to reduce low-density lipoprotein levels in all adults over age 65.
c. The negative correlation between atorvastatin administration and low-density lipoprotein levels indicates that atorvastatin causes a decrease in LDL levels.
d. The study proved that atorvastatin decreases low-density lipoprotein levels.
ANS: A
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