mdcat logical reasoning MCQ #640

A researcher analyzes data from a study on the effects of a certain medication on patients with a specific condition. If the study finds a significant improvement in symptoms, but the sample size is large, what can be concluded about the results?

mdcat logical reasoning MCQ #640

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A researcher analyzes data from a study on the effects of a certain medication on patients with a specific condition. If the study finds a significant improvement in symptoms, but the sample size is large, 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 generalizable to the entire population

    Explanation: A large sample size increases the generalizability of the results. USAT, HAT and MDCAT analytical sections repeat this pattern.