The result of a randomized controlled trial
The result of a randomized controlled trial was reported as follows:
“Compared to the control diet, the mean change in blood pressure for the treatment diet was -6.0 mmHg, P (comparing treatment vs control) = 0.01. What does this mean?
A. Compared to the control diet, the treatment group resulted in a statistically significant decrease in blood pressure
B. Compared to the control diet, the treatment group resulted in a decrease in blood pressure, but the results were not statistically significant.
C. Compared to the control diet, the treatment group resulted in a increase in blood pressure, but the results were not statistically significant.
D. Compared to the control diet, the treatment group resulted in a statistically significant increase in blood pressure


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