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A group of 500 patients who suffer from skin cancer were asked to participate in a study to
determine the effectiveness of a new medication. The patients were randomly divided into two
groups, one that was given the actual medication, and one that received a placebo pill. A good
outcome was defined as the cancer being in remission after 6 months of treatment. The results of
the study are below.
-Was the new medication effective for cancer remission?
A)Yes, a higher percent of patients who took the medication had cancer remissions than the patients who took the placebo.
B)Yes, both groups had more patients with cancer remissions.
C)No, the patients who took the placebo also had cancer remissions.
D)No, this was not a controlled experiment.

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A group of 500 patients who suffer from skin cancer were asked to participate in a study to
determine the effectiveness of a new medication. The patients were randomly divided into two
groups, one that was given the actual medication, and one that received a placebo pill. A good
outcome was defined as the cancer being in remission after 6 months of treatment. The results of
the study are below. 
-Was the new medication effective for cancer remission?
A)Yes, a higher percent of patients who took the medication had cancer remissions than the patients who took the placebo. 
B)Yes, both groups had more patients with cancer remissions. 
C)No, the patients who took the placebo also had cancer remissions. 
D)No, this was not a controlled experiment.

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A higher percent of patients experiencing remission in the medication group compared to the placebo group indicates the medication's effectiveness.

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