A Poll Showed That 48 Out of 120 Randomly Chosen

question 80

Multiple Choice

A poll showed that 48 out of 120 randomly chosen graduates of California medical schools last year intended to specialize in family practice. What is the width of a 90 percent confidence interval for the proportion that plan to specialize in family practice?

• A)± .0447
• B)± .0736
• C)± .0876
• D)± .0894

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Definitions:

Electronic Medical Record

A digital version of a patient's paper chart, making health information available instantly and securely to authorized users.

HIPAA

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act; a US law designed to provide privacy standards to protect patients' medical records and other health information.

Electronic Prescriptions

A method by which prescriptions are sent digitally from a healthcare provider to a pharmacy, improving accuracy and efficiency.

EHR Confidentiality

The protection of the privacy and security of a patient's electronic health records, limiting access to those authorized.