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Physicians recommend that children with type-I (insulin-dependent) diabetes keep up with their insulin shots to minimize the chance of long-term complications. In addition, some diabetes researchers have observed that growth rate of weight during adolescence among diabetic patients is affected by level of compliance with insulin therapy. Suppose 12-year-old type-I diabetic boys who comply with their insulin shots have a weight gain over 1 year that is
It is generally assumed that 75% of type-I diabetics comply with their insulin regimen. Suppose that a 12-year-old type-I diabetic boy comes to clinic and shows a 5-lb. weight gain over 1 year (actually, because of measurement error, assume this is an actual weight gain from 4.5 to 5.5 lbs.). The boy claims to be taking his insulin medication.
What is the probability that he is telling the truth?
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Fundamentals of Biostatistics
- Glencoe Algebra 1, Student Edition, 9780079039897...AlgebraISBN:9780079039897Author:CarterPublisher:McGraw Hill