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Q You have recently been named to National Science Foundation executive board, meaning you get to decide which research projects are worthy of millions of dollars of grant funding. One of the research proposals, led by Dr. Michael Smith of SuperPharm Inc., proposes that their drug, Memory Rx, can actually improve speed of cognitive functioning. You are suspicious of the claims put forth by Dr. Smith and his team and decide to investigate. Imagining your team of researchers has unlimited funding and access to the best neuroimaging equipment in the world, describe how you would test Memory Rx. This paper should be 2 pages in length and describe the research methodology and neuroimaging techniques you would use to evaluate whether Memory Rx does in fact speed cognitive processing. Rubric study study Criteria Ratings Pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDescription of research methodology 10 pts Full Marks 0 pts No Marks 10 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDescription of neuroimaging technique 10 pts Full Marks 0 pts No Marks 10 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeClear, understandable, error free writing 5 pts Full Marks 0 pts No Marks 5 pts Total Points: 25 PreviousNext

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Drug testing is a complex and comprehensive process which comprises of various factors and components. It is of utmost important that the research is thorough and undergoes various tests and screening. Research methodologies which can be used to prove whether the drug Memory Rx can be effective in speeding up cognitive functioning as claimed by Dr. Michael Smith of SuperPharm Inc are as follows: 1. randomized clinical trials 2. Database analysis In randomized clinical trials, the trial members are divided into groups at random by chance and then given different treatments. In this case, patients with slowed cognitive functions are divided into groups and given the treatment. In order to judge the effectiveness of the drug,