The Commissioner of Health in New York State Wanted to Study

question 37

Short Answer

The Commissioner of Health in New York State wanted to study malpractice litigation in New York. A sample of 31 thousand medical records was drawn from a population of 2.7 million patients who were discharged during the year 2009. The true proportion of malpractice claims filed from the population of 2.7 million patients is a ________.

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Definitions:

Unique Risk

Unique risk, also known as unsystematic risk, is the risk associated with individual assets, specific to a company or industry, which can be reduced through diversification.

Large Number

A numerical value that is significantly larger than those typically encountered in everyday life or simple calculations, often used in mathematical and scientific contexts.

Assets

Resources owned by a company or individual, having economic value and expected to provide future benefits.

Market Risk Factor

Elements or variables that affect the performance of investments in the stock market, such as economic developments or changes in interest rates.