How information is presented may influence people’s decision-making processes; this was examined in a study of the doctor-patient relationship (Gurm & Litaker, 2000). This study examined how the manner in which the potential risks and benefits of a medical procedure are presented affect patients’ willingness to undergo the procedure. In one condition of this study, 63 participants were told that “99% of patients undergoing the procedure do not have any of these complications.” When asked to describe the likelihood they would undergo the procedure, 16 said “definitely,”

36 said “probably,” 9 said “probably not,” and 2 said “definitely not.”

a. Create a frequency distribution table for these data.

b. How would you summarize the likelihood these participants would undergo the procedure?