A 1975 study in Salt Lake City, USA, investigated whether people were less likely to die in

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A 1975 study in Salt Lake City, USA, investigated whether people were less likely to die in the run-up to their birthday than at other times. The researchers proposed that anticipation of notable events such as birthdays might prolong life.

Out of 747 deaths in Salt Lake City in 1975, only 60 occurred in the three-month period prior to the deceased person’s birthday.

Design and carry out a test to investigate evidence for a systematic birthday effect in the deathday data, listing any assumptions you make. Interpret your findings.

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Mathematics And Statistics For Science

ISBN: 9783031053177

1st Edition

Authors: James Sneyd, Rachel M. Fewster, Duncan McGillivray

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