A patient reports side effects from a medication. A government committee learns about the side effects and decides the medication is not safe for public use. Did the committee use science to make the decision? Responses No; the committee used an anecdote. No; the committee used an anecdote. - not selected, this is the correct answer Yes; the committee used research. Yes; the committee used research. - incorrect No; committees use rules, not science. No; committees use rules, not science. - no response given Yes; all medicine is science.

Answer 1

The correct response would be: No; the committee used an anecdote.

The decision of the committee is based on a single patient's report of side effects, which is considered anecdotal evidence rather than scientific research. For a decision to be scientifically valid, it typically requires a systematic review of evidence, including clinical trials or studies that assess the safety and efficacy of the medication across a larger population. Since the decision was made based on just one individual's experience, it does not reflect the use of rigorous scientific methodology.