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e two way table below provides findings of a rrandomized clinical trial testing

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Question

e two way table below provides findings of a rrandomized clinical trial testing the effect of Aspirin intake on the risk of heart attack.

Yes Heart Attack

No Heart Attack

Total

Aspirin

104

10,933

11,037

Placebo

189

10,845

11,034

total

293

21,778

22,071

Based on data presented in the table, which of the following is true?

The risk of heart attacks for the treatment group is reduced by about 82%.

The risk of heart attacks for the treatment group is decreased by about 45%.

The risk of heart attacks for the treatment group is decreased by about 55%.

Yes Heart Attack

No Heart Attack

Total

Aspirin

104

10,933

11,037

Placebo

189

10,845

11,034

total

293

21,778

22,071

Explanation / Answer

Decrease in risk = 189 - 104 = 85

Percentage reduction in risk = 85/189 x 100 = 45%

C. The risk of heart attacks for the treatment group is decreased by about 45%.