If a Greater Percentage of Heart Surgeons Than Skin Doctors

question 36

Multiple Choice

If a greater percentage of heart surgeons than skin doctors are sued for malpractice, can it be concluded that heart surgeons are less competent than skin doctors?

• A)Yes, if the difference is statistically significant.
• B)Yes, if the same number of heart and skin doctors are being compared.
• C)No, because being sued is confused with the potential risk of the doctor's work.
• D)No, because there are more surgeons than skin doctors.

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