Controlled Trial
/ˈkɒntrəʊld traɪəl/
Definitions
- (n.) A research study design in which participants are assigned to groups to receive or not receive an intervention, often used to evaluate legal claims involving scientific evidence.
The court considered the results of a controlled trial to assess the efficacy of the disputed medication.
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Commentary
In legal contexts, controlled trials often underpin scientific evidence admissibility and causal inference in litigation involving pharmaceuticals, medical devices, or policy interventions.
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