In 2013, the IOM Reported That Deaths Related to Medical

question 14

Multiple Choice

In 2013, the IOM reported that deaths related to medical errors range from _________, as compared to ____________ in 2001.

• A) 210,000 to 400,000 and 44,000 to 98,000
• B) 44,000 to 98,000 and 210,000 to 400,000

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Definitions:

Standard Deviation

A measure of the amount of variation or dispersion of a set of values; a low standard deviation indicates that the values are close to the mean.

Population

The complete set of items or individuals that are the objects of a statistical study.

Simple Random Sample

A subset of a larger population in which every member has an equal chance of being selected, ensuring the sample’s representativeness.

Annual Salary

The total amount of money that an individual earns in one year from their job before taxes and other deductions.