In an experiment testing a method of gender selection intended to increase the likelihood that a baby

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In an experiment testing a method of gender selection intended to increase the likelihood that a baby is a girl, 1,000 couples give birth to 501 girls and 499 boys. A company representative argues that this is evidence that the method is effective, because the probability of getting 501 girls in 1,000 births by chance is only 0.025, which is less than 0.05. Do you agree with this argument? Why or why not?
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Statistical Reasoning for Everyday Life

ISBN: 978-0321817624

4th edition

Authors: Jeff Bennett, Bill Briggs, Mario F. Triola

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