Question

A medical company tested a new drug for possible side effects. The table

shows the relative frequency that a study participant experienced the side
effect.
Side effect
0.21
No side effect
0.29
Adults
Children
0.06
0.44
Do these data suggest an association between age and experiencing side
effects?
A. No. A greater percentage of both adults and children had no side
effects.
B. No. Adults were as likely to experience side effects as children.
C. Yes. A greater percentage of adults experienced side effects than
children
D. Yes. A greater percentage of children experienced side effects
than adults.

Answer 1

The data suggest an association between age and experiencing side effects, as 44% of children and 21% of adults reported side effects, with a higher proportion observed in children.

Step-by-step explanation:

The question you're asking pertains to the association between age and the experience of side effects from a new drug, as presented in the data table. To understand if there's an association, we need to compare the relative frequencies of side effects for both adults and children.

According to the table:

• Adults experiencing side effects: 0.21
• Children experiencing side effects: 0.44

This data shows that a higher proportion of children (44%) experienced side effects compared to adults (21%). Therefore, the data do suggest an association between age and experiencing side effects, as the proportion of children experiencing side effects is greater than that of adults.

The correct answer is D.

Answer 2

No. A greater percentage of both adults and children had no side effects is the correct option.