15th February 2024

Researchers have developed a study to investigate if a novel antihypertensive is more effective at reducing a patient’s blood pressure when compared to ACE inhibitors.

Researchers have developed a study to investigate if a novel antihypertensive is more effective at reducing a patient’s blood pressure when compared to ACE inhibitors. A study was conducted where an equal number of patients with hypertension were given the new medication and lisinopril. The blood pressure of the participants was measured after two months of treatment.

Which statistical test is most appropriate to identify a significant difference between the two groups?