“The following report presents the results of our laboratory tests, which support the conclusion that our new treatment for acne is safe and effective with minimal possible side effects.” Which statement correctly evaluates the results of the report? A. It is likely to be reliable because the tests were done in a laboratory. B. It is likely to be reliable because the results support the conclusion presented. C. It is not likely to be reliable because the testing was biased. D. It is not likely to be reliable because the testing was not conducted as described.

the statement correctly evaluates the results of the report is: c. it is not likely to be reliable because the testing was biased. It is biased because they are just describing the results, how can we know how much is “minimal possible side effect”. There should be figures to support the conclusion to make is reliable.

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VestaHofman VestaHofman · Answer 2 · 2019-06-14T09:23:08+02:00

Answer: C. It is not likely to be reliable because the testing was biased.

Explanation:

Generally the reliability of the products of one commercial production are required to be tested in standard laboratory conditions other than the laboratory owned by the company itself. If the company claims the reliability of the product on the basis of self conducted tests the results will be expected to be biased and unreliable.

On the basis of the above explanation, C. It is not likely to be reliable because the testing was biased. is the correct option.