Question

a medical company tested a new drug for possible side effects. the table shows the relative frequency that a study participant experienced the side effect. do these data suggest an association between age and experiencing side effects? a. no. a greater percentage of both adults and children had no side effects. b. no. adults were as likely to experience side effects as children. c. yes. a greater percentage of children experienced side effects than adults. d. yes. a greater percentage of adults experienced side effects than children.

Explanation:

Step1: Analyze side - effect percentages

The relative frequency of adults experiencing side effects is 0.21, and for children it is 0.06.

Step2: Compare the percentages

Since 0.21>0.06, a greater percentage of adults experienced side effects than children.

Answer:

D. Yes. A greater percentage of adults experienced side effects than children.