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PSYCHOLOGY RESEARCH QUESTION

3. You read a news article describing results from a study showing that people who reported drinking green tea each day as part of their diet were less likely to be diagnosed with cancer over the 5 years in which the study took place. (10 points)

a. Why can’t you conclude that drinking green tea causes a decrease in the likelihood of developing cancer (your response should be in complete sentences)?

b. For the study described above, explain in detail a proposed study the researcher could do to test for cause and effect between drinking green tea and the occurrence of cancer (your response should be in complete sentences).

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One cannot conclude that drinking green tea causes a decrease in the likelihood of developing cancer because it is not the only intake by these people.

Humans and tea in cancer prevention

Tea is seen as an aid to health. Many believe it can help reduce the risk of cancer. Most studies of tea and cancer prevention have focused on green tea.

Even though tea polyphenols have been found in animal studies to prevent tumorigenesis at different organ location, including the skin, lung, mouth, oesophagus, liver, pancreas, and mammary gland, the results of human studies (both epidemiologic and clinical studies) have been inconclusive.

Therefore, One cannot conclude that drinking green tea causes a decrease in the likelihood of developing cancer.

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