Module 3 Discussion
A new medication is being evaluated before going to market. One part of this process is evaluating side effects. The following data was recorded based on if the individual is receiving the treatment or placebo and whether they experienced adverse side effects during the trial.
Medication
Adverse Side
Effects
YES
Adverse Side
Effects
NO
TOTALS
Treatment 112 1,350 1,462
Placebo 32 1,580 1,612
TOTALS 144 2,930 3.074
Based on this information, create two probability problems:
One problem must involve the addition rule for mutually exclusive events.
One problem must involve the addition rule for two events that are not mutually exclusive.
Explain how to solve your problems.
The probability of having adverse side effects while taking this medication
Use the Internet to research a medication of your choice and the probability of adverse side effects. Compare this medication to the one being studied in this discussion. Assuming they both treat the same condition, which would you recommend based on these probability values? Why?
Provide the link to the source of your study and any other additional information used.
