You read a news article titled, "New Drug Reduces OCD Symptoms in Mice" about a recent scientific study. To evaluate whether the title's claim is supported, you should do which of the following?
A)Ensure that the authors attempted to maximize Type II error.
B)Research the frequency of OCD in mice.
C)Check whether the authors established covariance, temporal precedence, and internal validity.
D)Ask yourself whether the implication makes intuitive sense.

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Checking whether the authors established covariance, temporal precedence, and internal validity is the best way to evaluate whether the title's claim is supported. This involves analyzing the study's design, methods, and statistical analysis to determine whether the authors have demonstrated a causal relationship between the drug and reduced OCD symptoms in mice. Options A, B, and D are not directly relevant to evaluating the validity of the study's findings.

You Read a News Article Titled, "New Drug Reduces OCD