A double-blind study using random assignment was done of pregnant women in a certain country. Women were given fish oil
Posted: Wed May 11, 2022 2:34 pm
A double-blind study using random assignment was done of pregnant women in a certain country. Women were given fish oil or a placebo during pregnancy. Their children were followed during the first 5 years of life to see if they developed asthma. The results are summarized in the accompanying table. Complete parts (a) through (c) below. Fish Oil Placebo Developed asthma Yes 59 86 No 607 587 a. Calculate and compare the percentages of children who developed asthma in the fish oil group and in the placebo group. %, so children The percentage that developed asthma in the treatment group, [%, is the percentage that developed asthma in the placebo group, %, the fish oil during pregnancy did better. The difference in percentages (treatment minus placebo) is %. (Round to one decimal place as needed.) whose mother's