Imagine that the label on a sunscreen product reads, “Recommended by

nine out of ten doctors.” No other information regarding this claim is provided. Why would
a scientist tell a consumer to be wary of this statistical claim?

A. Sunscreen products are ineffective.
B. The supporting scientific data are missing.
C. The claim cannot be confirmed or refuted.
D. The claim cannot be reevaluated when new information emerges

I think it is B. Thanks!

4 answers

I agree.

I remember when 9 out of 10 doctors supported smoking cigarettes, according to the ads.

Thank you Ms. Sue!

You're welcome, Joel.

It could be c.