Reynaldo is reviewing a study on the effectiveness of a new drug-free remedy for depression. in the study, a group of participants was given a natural supplement for a period of six weeks. they rated their mood both before and after treatment. two-thirds of the group reported a marked improvement after the trial. what change in this study would do the most to increase reynaldo's confidence that sound scientific practices were followed?

Which of the following initial observations would more directly lead to this research study? a) ginko biloba is cost effective and also possesses heart-protective, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory properties. b) metformin is an effective treatment of patients with t2d, but shows side effects that complicate the disease state. c) over the past several years, the cost of treating t2d within the united states has increased dramatically. d) many plants contain molecules that improve the health and quality of life of patients with a variety of diseases like t2d. e) t2d affects millions of individuals in the usa and worldwide many of who could benefit from improved therapies.