Suppose That for a Certain Illness, the Probability Is 40

question 30

Multiple Choice

Suppose that for a certain illness, the probability is 40% that a given patient will improve without treatment. Then the probability that at least n out of 20 patients will improve without treatment is given in the following table: Suppose we count the test significant if the p-value is 0.05 or less. How many patients must show improvement in order to make the test statistically significant?

• A)11
• B)12
• C)13
• D)14

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Definitions:

Lobe

A distinct part of an organ, separated by fissures, especially referred to in the context of the brain and lungs.

Central Nervous System

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Autonomic Systems

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Somatosensory Cortex

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