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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?