You Read a News Article Titled, "New Drug Reduces OCD

Multiple Choice

You read a news article titled, "New Drug Reduces OCD Symptoms in Mice" about a recent scientific study. To evaluate whether the title's claim is supported, you should do which of the following?

A) Ensure that the authors attempted to maximize Type II error.
B) Research the frequency of OCD in mice.
C) Check whether the authors established covariance, temporal precedence, and internal validity.
D) Ask yourself whether the implication makes intuitive sense.