In regard to the difference margin (M), which of the following statements is NOT right? a. the difference margin should be chosen before the start of a trial b. the difference margin is a value randomly chosen by the researchers c. the difference margin is carefully chosen with both statistical and clinical considerations d. Non-inferiority and equivalence in efficacy between a new treatment and the standard treatment should be claimed in the presence of a well justified difference margin

In regard to the difference margin (M), which of the following statements is NOT right? a. the difference margin should be chosen before the start of a trial b. the difference margin is a value randomly chosen by the researchers c. the difference margin is carefully chosen with both statistical and clinical considerations d. Non-inferiority and equivalence in efficacy between a new treatment and the standard treatment should be claimed in the presence of a well justified difference margin

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