Indicate which of the following examples are most likely "real science" and which are most likely "pseudoscience."
-When this herbal remedy was given to 1,500 individuals who suffer from high blood pressure,75 percent of those individuals experienced a decrease in their blood pressure.This was compared to a decrease in the blood pressure of 35 percent of the 1,500 individuals who were given the placebo.Another 1,500 participants in the study were given the standard blood pressure medication and 73 percent of those individuals experienced a reduction in their blood pressure.

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This example involves a well-designed study with a large sample size, a control group (placebo), and a comparison to a standard medication. The results are quantifiable and can be statistically analyzed, which is a hallmark of real science.

Indicate Which of the Following Examples Are Most Likely "Real