Suppose You Are Testing a Treatment for AIDS Patients and Find

Multiple Choice

Suppose you are testing a treatment for AIDS patients and find that 75% respond well, whereas 25% show no improvement or a decline in health. You should

A) review the results, modify the drug or the dosage, and repeat the experiment.
B) conclude that only 75% of AIDS patients should be treated.
C) begin work on developing a new drug.
D) discontinue experimentation with this treatment because 25% of patients did not improve.
E) conclude that you have proven the effectiveness of the drug.