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Researcher: "Drug X reduced symptoms in 80% of participants in our trial. Therefore, Drug X is effective for the general population." What is the biggest flaw?

A The researcher is biased
B The trial participants may not be representative of the general population
C Drug X is expensive
D 80% is not high enough

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Generalizing from a clinical trial requires that participants represent the general population. If the sample is unrepresentative, conclusions may not transfer.

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