The Medical Field of Pediatrics Has Consistently Attracted a Large

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Essay

The medical field of pediatrics has consistently attracted a large number of women. The challenge of balancing a personal and professional life is of particular concern to women, and one possible solution is to take a part-time position. A survey of female pediatric residents inquired about the barriers to seeking part-time or reduced-hours employment in the field of pediatrics. Out of 235 women who responded, 153 cited loss of income and 101 cited reduction in benefits as potential barriers.
-Based on past experience researchers had theorized that about 0.56 of respondentswould cite reduction of benefits as a potential barrier. Based on the given data, is itreasonable to conclude that this proportion for all women pediatrics residents differsfrom 0.56?

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