Question

A study reports the mean change in HDL (high-density lipoprotein, or "good" cholesterol) of adults eating raw garlic six days a week for six months. The margin of error for a 95% confidence interval is given as plus or minus 7 milligrams per deciliter of blood (mg/dl). This means tha:_________a) There is a 95% probability that the true population mean is within 7 mg/dl. b) The study used a method that gives a results within 7 mg/dl of the truth about the population in 95% of all samples. c) 95% percent of the population has changed their HDL after eating raw garlic six days a week for six months. d) We can be certain that the study results is within 7 mg/dl of the truth about the population. e) We could be certain that the study result is within 7 mg/dl of the truth about the population if the conditions for inferences were satisfied.

Answer 1

Option B

Explanation:

The margin of error describes how many percentage points the results will differ from the real population value, thus 'the margin of error for a 95% confidence interval is given as plus or minus 7 milligrams per deciliter of blood (mg/dl)' can be interpreted as 'The study used a method that gives a results within 7 mg/dl of the truth about the population in 95% of all samples.'