Suppose the Number of Babies Born During an 8-Hour Shift

question 121

Multiple Choice

Suppose the number of babies born during an 8-hour shift at a hospitalʹs maternity wing follows a Poissondistribution with a mean of 2 an hour. Some people believe that the presence of a full moon increases thenumber of births that take place. Suppose during the presence of a full moon, County Hospital experiencedeight consecutive hours with more than three births. Based on this fact, comment on the belief that the fullmoon increases the number of births.

• A) The belief is supported as the probability of observing this many births would be 0.000000175.
• B) The belief is not supported as the probability of observing this many births is 0.143.
• C) The belief is supported as the probability of observing this many births would be 0.143.
• D) The belief is not supported as the probability of observing this many births is 0.000000175.

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Definitions:

Causal

Relating to or acting as a cause for something, indicating a relationship where one event or action leads to the occurrence of another.

Experimental

Relating to a method of inquiry in sciences that involves controlled testing of hypotheses to establish cause-and-effect relationships.

Observational

Relating to the method of gaining knowledge by watching and analyzing without direct involvement or interference.

Scientific Method

The process of forming and answering questions using systematic observations and gathering information.