As Part of Pharmaceutical Testing for Drowsiness as a Side

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Short Answer

As part of pharmaceutical testing for drowsiness as a side effect of a drug, 200 patients are randomly assigned to one of two groups of 100 each. One group is given the actual drug and the other a placebo. The number of people who felt drowsy in the next hour is recorded as a. What is the probability that a randomly picked patient in the study feels drowsy in the next hour?
B) What is the probability that a randomly picked patient in the study takes the placebo or feels drowsy in the next hour?
C) Given that the patient was given the drug, what is the probability that he or she feels drowsy in the next hour?
D) Is whether a patient feels drowsy independent of taking the drug? Explain using probabilities.

Grasp the connection between personality traits and their biological underpinnings, including brain structure.

Analyze the strengths and weaknesses of various perspectives on personality, including social cognitive and trait theories.

Synthesize knowledge on how personality traits manifest in behavior and influence individuals' interactions with their environments.

Appraise the impact of situational contexts on the expression of personality traits.

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