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D. In order to compare each age category, the conditions need to be alike.
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The stats we have are as follows:
The conclusion is that elder doctors are more reliable ( = less error frequency) due to their cation and experience.
In order to make such a conclusion, the author assumes that the rates above are fully representative and proportionately accurate when it comes to mistake frequency.
Let's find this in the answer options:
A. While this is also logical, the argument mainly focuses on the difference between 60-something and 30-something doctors.
B. Very tempting, but the errors are also represented in percentages; if we were speaking about absolute numbers, then this assumption would be mandatory - but since we already have rates, this is not a must.
C. Perhaps, but the risks are seemingly already embedded in the definition of 'avoidable' medical errors. Plus, how much 'less likely'? Is it significant or not?
D. This looks correct, and we can also use the negation test: say, 60+ doctors treat considerably fewer patients per year. For them, for instance, 50 people can be a pool of patients, whereas for younger doctors it's more like 1000-2000. Therefore, while the error rate is still higher, the statistics for older doctors become unrepresentative, since the sample is truly small and simply doesn't provide a sturdy comparison to statistically sound and high-performing younger specialists.
E. While good, it's definitely not a mandatory assmption, since even having a small outlier wouldn't necessarily defy the general tendency.
Therefore, the answer is D.
- Below 30: 10% errors
- From 30 to 35: 7% errors
- Above 60: 2% errors
The conclusion is that elder doctors are more reliable ( = less error frequency) due to their cation and experience.
In order to make such a conclusion, the author assumes that the rates above are fully representative and proportionately accurate when it comes to mistake frequency.
Let's find this in the answer options:
A. While this is also logical, the argument mainly focuses on the difference between 60-something and 30-something doctors.
B. Very tempting, but the errors are also represented in percentages; if we were speaking about absolute numbers, then this assumption would be mandatory - but since we already have rates, this is not a must.
C. Perhaps, but the risks are seemingly already embedded in the definition of 'avoidable' medical errors. Plus, how much 'less likely'? Is it significant or not?
D. This looks correct, and we can also use the negation test: say, 60+ doctors treat considerably fewer patients per year. For them, for instance, 50 people can be a pool of patients, whereas for younger doctors it's more like 1000-2000. Therefore, while the error rate is still higher, the statistics for older doctors become unrepresentative, since the sample is truly small and simply doesn't provide a sturdy comparison to statistically sound and high-performing younger specialists.
E. While good, it's definitely not a mandatory assmption, since even having a small outlier wouldn't necessarily defy the general tendency.
Therefore, the answer is D.
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Let’s for time being assume the number of doctors in the age group less than 30 yrs as 100x, so 10% denote 10x.
The number of doctors between 30 and 35 be, 100 y and 7% denotes 7y.
We are using the notation just to get a better understanding of the question.
It’s further mentioned that (10x + 7y) made ATLEAST ONE unavoidable error during a medical procedure.
The number of doctors above the age of 60 yrs be 100z, and 2 % denotes 2z. In contrast , only 2z doctors belonging to the age group 60 yrs and above, had made unavoidable medical errors.
The author mentions the error rates of older doctors (beyond 60 yrs) as having an error rate much lesser than the error rates of the younger lot (35 yrs and below). So, we can say 2z < (10x+7y).
The reason attributed for such a low error rate is: advanced experience and learned propensity for caution.
We need to figure out the arguement:
Option A : This option cannot be considered as assumption. As assumptions need to bring something new to the table. This view is what author has used to support a conclusion. Hence, wrong.
Option B : If the number of doctors above 60 yrs are less in number, then it’s very obvious that 2% of 100z will be less when compared to the higher percentages of the other doctors. This cannot be neither considered as assumption.
Option C: If doctors above the age group of 60yrs perform a lesser number of highly critical medical procedures, then the medical error rates are liable to be less comparatively to the medical error rates of the other band group of doctors who are in charge of larger number of high critical cases.
If we negate this option, if older doctors do perform cases of equal criticality as younger doctors perform, then this supports the view that advanced learning and propensity towards caution holds strong. Hence, the answer.
Option D: Speaks about average, a terminology that’s very dicey - as it traverses between the extremes. As per the option, the older doctors either treat an equally critical or more number of critical cases than normal. So, older doctors share an equal quantum of workload.
If we negate the option D: that older doctors treat lesser amount of patients, then the 2% error rate seems a valid indicator. The option mentions about average, so there can be an instance where the procedures are performed by a specific subset of doctors within the above 60 yrs age group, so this questions the conclusive statements made. So, the error rate is attributed to low workload and not the expertise they have possessed. Hence, Wrong.
Option E is a generalised statement made without any supporting evidence or facts. Hence, Wrong.
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