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The Mini-Case 3 "Making Causal Claims"
Examine the Merck and Vioxx case. In this case, we will be looking at alternative effects as opposed to alternative causes.
- Read the NYT article in your custom text.
- Research at least three other articles to gather information
- Address the following questions in your write-up:
- What laws were broken by Merck? Why?
- Briefly address ethical concerns of the story
- What condtion was the drug intended to treat?
- What were some alternative effects that the drug caused?
- How could Merck have avoided this situation?
Be sure you properly cite the sources of the onformation
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