Two drugs, A and B, were tested on a total of 2000 patients, half of whom were women and half of whom were men. Drug A was given to 900 patients, and drug B to 1100 patients. The results appear below. Drug A women- 5 of 100 cured men- 400 of 800 cured Drug B women- 101 of 900 cured men- 196 of 200 cured 1. Give numerical evidence to support the claim that Drug B is more effective than Drug A. 2. Give numerical evidence to support the claim that Drug A is more effective than Drug B. 3. Which claim do you think makes more sense? Why?
