During clinical trials of a new drug intended to reduce the risk of heart attack, the following data indicate the occurrence of adverse reactions among 1,100 adult male trial members
What is the probability that an adult male using the drug will experience nausea?
Adverse Reaction Number
Heartburn
15
Headache
13
Dizziness
10
Urinary problems
6
Nausea
22
Abdominal pain
19
The probability that an adult male using the drug will experience nausea can be calculated by dividing the number of trial members who experienced nausea (22) by the total number of trial members (1,100).
Probability = (Number of trial members who experienced nausea) / (Total number of trial members)
Probability = 22 / 1,100
Probability = 0.02
Therefore, the probability that an adult male using the drug will experience nausea is 0.02, or 2%.