HSA 2008 Biology Item 9print

HSA 2008 Biology Item 9

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A pharmaceutical company is selling a new allergy medicine. The company claims their medicine is the fastest-acting and longest-lasting. They also claim that it has the fewest side effects. The company’s claims are based on a study conducted with 10 patients chosen at random.

Should consumers believe the claims made by this company? In your response, be sure to

  • evaluate the study conducted by the pharmaceutical company
  • describe any changes you would make to the study that could strengthen the company’s claims
  • describe methods to produce more reliable data, and explain how these could strengthen the company’s claims

Write your answer in your Answer Book.

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