Because animal experiments allow for tight control (and as such, increase the validity of the research) and can confirm mechanisms in the absence of human population studies, this type of research ranks higher on the evidence pyramid.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Because animal experiments allow for tight control, they can confirm mechanisms in the absence of human population studies; however, animal and human physiology DO NOT resemble each other. Therefore, this type of research ranks lower on the evidence pyramid.

Because Animal Experiments Allow for Tight Control (And as Such