In a test of a gender-selection technique, results consisted of 223223 baby girl

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In a test of a gender-selection technique, results consisted of 223223 baby girls and 1414 baby boys. Based on this result, what is the probability of a girl born to a couple using this technique? Does it appear that the technique is effective in increasing the likelihood that a baby will be a girl? The probability that a girl will be born using this technique is approximately nothing. (Type an integer or decimal rounded to three decimal places as needed.) Does the technique appear effective in improving the likelihood of having a girl baby?

Explanation / Answer

a) P(girl) = 223/(223+14) = 0.941

b) Yes as the probability is significantly greater than the expected probability of 0.5

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