Question

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?(1 point)
Responses

Yes; the committee used research.
Yes; the committee used research.

Yes; all medicine is science.
Yes; all medicine is science.

No; the committee used an anecdote.
No; the committee used an anecdote.

No; committees use rules, not science.

Answer 1

The most accurate response would be:

**No; the committee used an anecdote.**

This is because the decision was based on a patient's reported side effects, which is anecdotal evidence. While the committee may conduct further research and evaluation afterward, the initial decision appears to be based on individual reports rather than comprehensive scientific research.