What makes the randomized controlled trial (RCT) the gold standard of study designs? What is the key feature that makes it the most robust design?Explain
Article Citation: Lee IM, Cook NR, Gaziano JM, Gordon D, Ridker PM, Manson JE, Hennekens CH, Buring JE. Vitamin E in the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease and cancer: The Women’s Health Study: a randomized controlled trial. Jama. 2005 Jul 6;294(1):56-65. Questions: What makes the randomized controlled trial (RCT) the gold standard of study designs? […]