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MCAT Practice · Data-Based and Statistical Reasoning

MCAT Question: A pharmaceutical company conducted a clinical trial to test the…

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A pharmaceutical company conducted a clinical trial to test the effectiveness of a new drug in treating a specific disease. The trial involved 100 participants, and the results are summarized as follows: 50 participants received the new drug, and 40 of them showed improvement. 50 participants received a placebo, and 20 of them showed improvement. Based on the trial results, what is the absolute risk reduction associated with the new drug compared to the placebo?

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