The Commissioner of Health in New York State Wanted to Study

question 73

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 2010.The true proportion of malpractice claims filed from the population of 2.7 million patients is a .

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Definitions:

Specialization

A process wherein individuals or businesses focus on producing a limited range of goods or services to gain greater efficiency and productivity.

Trade

The swapping of goods, services, or both among two or more entities.

Opportunity Cost

The loss incurred from potential opportunities when one choice is made over others.

Absolute Advantage

A condition where a country, entity, or individual can produce a good or service more efficiently than competitors using the same amount of resources.