In each scenario, identify the population, the sample, and any population parameters or sample statistics that are given. A medical study followed 675 cancer patients who received either the new drug Lafent or a standard chemotherapy drug. 76% of those who received Lafent were still living after eight months, compared to only 63% of those who received the standard chemotherapy drug open.

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In each scenario, identify the population, the sample, and any population parameters or sample statistics that are given.

A medical study followed 675 cancer patients who received either the new drug Lafent or a standard chemotherapy drug. 76% of those who received Lafent were still living after eight months, compared to only 63% of those who received the standard chemotherapy drug open.

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