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Infomercials often peddle products under the guise of "studies show," While some of the products are surprisingly good, many aren't.

Why should you be suspicious of any products advertised on these shows, despite the seeming existence of data?

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Reflect on personal experiences you might have with purchasing such products or knowing someone who had, and discuss what data would have been nice to see before such a purchase.

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