Researchers at a major American university plan a scientific study to investigate lifestyle factors that contribute to heart disease. Which of the following activities is most likely to be a component of their research efforts?

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Submitting an article describing the study and its results to a peer-reviewed journal is the most likely component of their research efforts. This is because peer-reviewed journals are a standard in scientific research and provide a platform for the study to be reviewed and verified by other experts in the field. Announcing the results on a TV program is not a standard practice in scientific research and may not provide the same level of scrutiny as peer-reviewed journals. Obtaining the approval of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is not necessary for this type of research but obtaining approval from an Institutional Review Board (IRB) would be required. Using a single-blind study that includes placebos to test the question may or may not be a component of the research efforts, as this would depend on the specific research question and design.

Researchers at a Major American University Plan a Scientific Study