QuestionDiscuss the statement and tell what possible misuse or misinterpretation may exist.
In a study of patients with flu symptoms, each patient was found to have improved symptoms after taking apple cider vinegar. Therefore, apple cider vinegar cures the flu.
Discuss the statement and tell what possible misuse or misinterpretation may exist. Choose the correct answer below.
A. The statement is not valid because having improved symptoms does not necessarily translate to the patients being cured of the flu.
B. The statement is valid because the patients may have improved on their own without taking apple cider vinegar and having improved symptoms translates to the patients being cured of the flu.
C. The statement is valid because each patient had improved symptoms which translates to the patients being cured of the flu.
D. The statement is not valid because the patients may have improved on their own without taking apple cider vinegar and having improved symptoms does not necessarily translate to the patients being cured of the flu.
Studdy Solution
Evaluate the options provided:
- Option A: Correctly identifies that improved symptoms do not necessarily mean a cure.
- Option B: Incorrectly states that improved symptoms translate to a cure.
- Option C: Incorrectly assumes a causal relationship and equates improvement with a cure.
- Option D: Correctly points out both the potential for natural improvement and the distinction between symptom improvement and a cure.
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