mdcat logical reasoning MCQ #662

A researcher concludes that a new medication is safe based on a study with a small sample size. What is the potential flaw in this argument?

mdcat logical reasoning MCQ #662

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A researcher concludes that a new medication is safe based on a study with a small sample size. What is the potential flaw in this argument?

    • A) The study was not randomized
    • B) The sample size was too small to detect rare side effects
    • C) The study did not control for confounding variables
    • D) The medication was not compared to a placebo

    Answer: The sample size was too small to detect rare side effects

    Explanation: Small sample size affects safety assessment. The sample size was too small to detect rare side effects is correct because it matches what the question requires. USAT, HAT and MDCAT analytical sections repeat this pattern.