A new drug called Cobrasyl has been developed for the treatment of high blood…
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Problem
A new drug called Cobrasyl has been developed for the treatment of high blood pressure in humans. A derivative of cobra venom, it is able to reduce blood pressure to an acceptable level. Before its release, a research team treated 7 high blood pressure patients with the drug, and in 5 cases it reduced their blood pressure to an acceptable level. Do you think this sample can be used to draw reliable conclusions about the drug's effectiveness for all patients? Explain your answer.