Mathematics

27 June, 10:58

A scientist asked five of her dentist friends if they thought the new Brand X sugar dash free gum that she developed was effective. Four responded "yes." The scientist used the results to write a TV advertisement claiming that "4 out of 5 dentists prefer Brand X sugar dash free gum." Is this a valid inference? Explain.

Use pencil and paper. Explain all of the factors that are necessary for an inference to be valid.

Is the inference valid? Explain.

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