A Survey Claims That 9 Out of 10 Doctors Recommend

question 97

Multiple Choice

A survey claims that 9 out of 10 doctors recommend aspirin for their patients with headaches.To test this claim against the alternative that the actual proportion of doctors who recommend aspirin is less than 0.90,a random sample of 100 doctors was selected.Suppose you reject the null hypothesis.What conclusion can you reach?

• A)There is not sufficient evidence that the proportion of doctors who recommend aspirin is not less than 0.90.
• B)There is sufficient evidence that the proportion of doctors who recommend aspirin is not less than 0.90.
• C)There is not sufficient evidence that the proportion of doctors who recommend aspirin is less than 0.90.
• D)There is sufficient evidence that the proportion of doctors who recommend aspirin is less than 0.90.

---

Definitions:

United States

A country in North America consisting of 50 states and a federal district, known for its large economy and diverse population.

Fairly High

A relative measure indicating a level or amount that is somewhat above average or normal.

Hospice Care

A type of care and philosophy that focuses on the palliation of a chronically ill or terminally ill patient's pain and symptoms, and attending to their emotional and spiritual needs.

Terminally Ill

A medical condition or status indicating that a patient has an illness or diseases that is progressive and incurable, leading eventually to death.