Before being released to market, a drug company tests a new…
Before being released to market, a drug company tests a new allergy medication for potential side effects. A random sample of 160 individuals with allergies was selected for the study. The new allergy medication was randomly assigned to 80 of them, and another popular allergy medication already on the market (Brand C) was assigned to the rest. Out of the 80 given the new allergy medication, 14 reported drowsiness; 22 of the 80 taking Brand C reported drowsiness. The 95% confidence interval for the difference in proportions reporting drowsiness is -.028 to .228. Which of the following statements is correct?