mdcat logical reasoning MCQ #633

A researcher conducts a study on the effects of a new drug on patients with a certain disease. If the study finds a significant improvement in symptoms, but the sample size is small, what can be concluded about the results?

mdcat logical reasoning MCQ #633

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A researcher conducts a study on the effects of a new drug on patients with a certain disease. If the study finds a significant improvement in symptoms, but the sample size is small, what can be concluded about the results?

    • A) The results are generalizable to the entire population
    • B) The results are due to chance
    • C) The results are promising, but more research is needed to confirm the findings
    • D) The study is flawed due to a lack of control group

    Answer: The results are promising, but more research is needed to confirm the findings

    Explanation: A small sample size limits the generalizability of the results, but does not necessarily mean they are due to chance