The FDA is testing a new non-addictive painkiller. Painkillers are tested using a pain response measuring...

The FDA is testing a new non-addictive painkiller. Painkillers are tested using a pain response measuring system (higher score = more pain felt). Painkillers on the market now have an average rating of 62.24 on the pain response measuring system. This new pain killer is said to be more effective. It was tested on 34 patients and it was found that the study yielded an average rating of 55.34 with a standard deviation of 6.85.
Calculate AND INTERPRET a 95% confidence interval for the new painkiller’s score

b. The painkiller will only be released if it causes a reduction of pain felt by at least 5 points. Will this painkiller be released? WHY or WHY NOT?

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