Introductory Statistics (2nd Edition)
Introductory Statistics (2nd Edition)
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ISBN: 9780321978271
Author: Robert Gould, Colleen N. Ryan
Publisher: PEARSON
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Vitamin C and Allergies (Example 8 ) Posted at the Mayo Clinic’s website was information on the use of vitamin C for breast-feeding mothers. The children whose mothers had chosen to take high doses of vitamin C had a 30 % lower risk of developing allergies. Can you conclude that the use of vitamin C caused the reduction in allergies? Why or why not?

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Introductory Statistics (2nd Edition)

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