Question

A company is developing a new drug to help people lose weight. During a three month trial, 10 subjects are told to follow a diet program, an exercise program, and to take one dose of the drug each morning. Another 10 subjects are told to follow only the diet program. After the trial, 70% of the 20 test subjects reported that they had lost 10 pounds or more. Because of this, the company claimed the drug was a success. Is this claim correct?(1 point)ResponsesYes, most subjects lost weight.Yes, most subjects lost weight.No, there is no control group that just follows the diet and exercise program without the drug.No, there is no control group that just follows the diet and exercise program without the drug.No, the company relied on anecdotal evidence.No, the company relied on anecdotal evidence.No, the results need to show 100% weight loss for it to be successful.

Answer 1

The correct response is: No, there is no control group that just follows the diet and exercise program without the drug.

While it is true that 70% of the subjects reported losing weight, the lack of a proper control group that only follows the diet and exercise program without the drug makes it difficult to determine whether the weight loss can be attributed to the drug, the diet, the exercise, or a combination of these factors. The results may not conclusively demonstrate the drug's effectiveness on its own.