A researcher administers an experimental drug orally to a patient in a hospital setting. To compare the effects of this drug to a control group, describe how the control group should be treated
What will be an ideal response?
Ans: The control group should receive a placebo orally to patients in a hospital setting. Thus, patients are treated exactly the same as the experimental group and in the same setting, but the treatment (i.e. the experimental drug) is omitted.
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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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a. Several other topics as well, from gardening to cooking, sports and everything in between, but nothing personal. b. Deeply personal things such as their relationships and childhood memories. c. The weather as that always changes and it is interesting to know how other people think about it. d. Several other topics, while also revealing more and more about themselves
Which of the following is best to do when practicing a presentation?
a. Avoid repeating your notes word for word. b. Practice only the complex parts of your presentation. c. Avoid seeing the room you will present in. d. Practice your presentation in reverse order.