A Survey Claims That 9 Out of 10 Doctors Recommend

question 112

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' results in 83 who indicate that they recommend aspirin.The value of the test statistic in this problem is approximately equal to:

• A)−1.67
• B)−2.33
• C)−1.86
• D)−0.14

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Definitions:

Argument

An argument is a reason or set of reasons given with the aim of persuading others that an action or idea is right or wrong, often leading to a discussion or debate.

Large Request

A significant demand or query that may require substantial resources or effort to fulfill.

Small Request

A technique in persuasion and social psychology that involves asking for a minor initial request in order to increase the likelihood of compliance with a larger request later.

Agree

To consent or concur in opinion, feeling, or position, often used in contexts where individuals are in harmony or acceptance with others or decisions.