A physical therapist has designed a double blind randomized…

A physical therapist has designed a double blind randomized control trial to compare the effectiveness of over the counter pain medication and low intensity aerobic exercise. What is the purpose for the Principal Investigator to design the study as a  “double blind” RCT ?  

A physical therapist wants to know if low intensity aerobic…

A physical therapist wants to know if low intensity aerobic exercises are effective in patients with fibromyalgia for the outcomes of pain and general health. A double-blinded randomized control trial is designed to compare a control group of patients with over the counter medication as their only treatment vs. an intervention group of low intensity aerobic exercises. Baseline, post intervention, 3months and 6 months data collection is completed using a battery of questionnaires for the variables of pain intensity (N.P.R) and general health (SF12). What is the purpose of assessing for homogeneity and confirm if the groups were similar at baseline? 

Question paper below: Unit 7 Summative Assessment Please pr…

Question paper below: Unit 7 Summative Assessment Please print the question paper.  If you do not have access to a printer, display the question on your screen and complete your answers on lined papers.  You may begin writing.    – If you have an approved accommodation to use a word processor, please write in the essay textbox below. All other students, please handwrite your answers on your printed exam questions paper.