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A scientist recently submitted a paper to a leading scientific journal.

His data asset that a new drug combination is an effective treatment for strep throat. his study included six test subjects, four of whom received the new drug combination and two of whom received a placebo. all four subjects who received the drug combination were without symptoms after ten days of treatment. the paper was rejected. which of the following is the most likely reason for the rejection?

A. the study was biased toward subjects receiving the drug combination.

B. the study involves too small a sample size.

C. the study involves too large a sample size.

D. the study was biased toward subjects receiving the placebo.

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the answer is B hope this helped
User Ruediger Keller
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Answer:

Option B is correct.

Explanation:

The following is the most likely reason for the rejection- the study involves too small a sample size. Only six persons were involved and this is a very small sample size. (his study included six test subjects, four of whom received the new drug combination and two of whom received a placebo.)

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