Paul reads about a study online that found Saffron is just as effective as Prozac (an antidepressant medication) for improving depression. Which of the following would indicate that Paul is using poor critical thinking?
A. Who are the researchers and do they have a financial stake in these results?
B. Did the researchers report all of the results of the study?
C. Were other factors that may have influenced the results accounted for?
D. Does this finding make sense based on my experience?
Answer: D
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