What is misleading about commercials that show "scientific proof" that laundry detergent X is better than another leading brand?
A)We are shown only one tee-shirt becoming whiter in each detergent, not 20 tee-shirts in each detergent.
B)We do not know whether the same amount of each detergent was used for washing.
C)We do not know if everything besides the detergents was the same (machine used, type of stains, etc.).
D)All of the above are aspects that are misleading.

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All of these aspects are important to consider when comparing the effectiveness of laundry detergents, and when these are not disclosed or controlled for in the commercial, it can be misleading for consumers to base their purchasing decisions solely on the "scientific proof" presented.

What Is Misleading About Commercials That Show "Scientific Proof" That