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, the results need to show 100% weight loss for it to be successful.No, the results need to show 100% weight loss for it to be successful.No, the company relied on anecdotal evidence.No, the company relied on anecdotal evidence.No, there is no control group that just follows the diet and exercise program without the drug.

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The claim that the drug was a success is not accurate based solely on the information provided. The correct response is:

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

This is important because the study does not isolate the effects of the drug. It is possible that the weight loss could be attributed to the diet and exercise program alone rather than the drug. A well-designed clinical trial would include a control group that receives no treatment or a placebo to effectively evaluate the drug's effectiveness.