Doctors recommend that both men and women take an aspirin every day to prevent heart attacks.However, the sample in the research study only contained men.The problem with doctors making this aspirin recommendation reflects a __________ in research.

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The fact that only men were included in the research study, but doctors still made a recommendation for both men and women, suggests a gender bias in the research. The recommendation should not be made without including women in the study, as their bodies may react differently to aspirin.

Doctors Recommend That Both Men and Women Take an Aspirin