Question

Determine whether the results appear to have statistical​ significance, and also determine whether the results appear to have practical significance.In a study of a gender selection method used to increase the likelihood of a baby being born a​ girl, 1971 users of the method gave birth to 965 boys and 1006 girls. There is about an 18​% chance of getting that many girls if the method had no effect.
Because there is a 18% chance of getting that many girls by?
A) has statistical significance
B) does not have statistical significance
C) has practical significance
D) does not have practical significance.

Answer 1

Answer:

(B) does not have statistical significance

Step-by-step explanation:

given data

gave birth = 1971

boys = 965

girls = 1006

solution

we know here that there is a 18% chance of getting that many girls by chance

as  method it is (B) does not have statistical significance

because here By this method

Percentage of girls is = $\frac{1006}{1971}$

percentage = 51.04 %