After a clinical drug trial to measure the effects of atorvastatin administration on low-density lipoprotein levels, which of the following conclusion statements is acceptable in the research report?
a. Findings of clinical drug tests suggest that atorvastatin works to reduce low-density lipoprotein levels in study subjects.
b. Results of this clinical drug trial demonstrate that atorvastatin works to reduce low-density lipoprotein levels in all adults over age 65.
c. The negative correlation between atorvastatin administration and low-density lipoprotein levels indicates that atorvastatin causes a decrease in LDL levels.
d. The study proved that atorvastatin decreases low-density lipoprotein levels.
Question 2
In a discussion that includes the analysis of data collected during a pilot study, the researcher discusses the relationships and differences in data sets and makes predictions based on this analysis. The researcher will use which process?
a. descriptive analysis
b. inferential analysis
c. reliability testing
d. validity testing