M8A2 Problem Write-up: More Genetic Testing

Based on what you learned from the problem you solved with your group, you will submit a written report describing your solution to a similar problem, below. The report is due on the last day of the module (Sunday at 11:59pm).

Instructions:

Answer each of the following questions in your own words. Do not copy and paste or retype the questions themselves into your document, as this will cause unreliable results at Turnitin.com. Simply provide the answers.

Now consider the following:

As in the Module 8 Discussion (M8D1), we will consider the town of Springfield, where there are 100,000 adults. Consider a different genetic disease, which affects only 0.1% of the U.S. population. The test for this disease is also 98% accurate. All the adults in Springfield were also tested for this disease.

1.      Use a table to organize your results, like those in the text (e.g., Table 3.7 on page 175) or like one you or a fellow discussion group member may have employed in the discussion. Include this table in your write-up. While referring to this table, answer the following questions:

a.       How many of the residents of Springfield are likely to have the disease?

b.      How many of the people who actually have the disease get a positive test result?

c.       How many of the people who do not have the disease get a positive test result?

d.      Of the people who get a positive test result, how many of them have the disease? Convert this to a percentage: What percent of people who get a positive result actually have the disease?

2.      Compare your results with the problem you solved in the discussion activity (M8D1). Specifically, focus on the percent of people who get a positive result that actually have the disease. Remember that both genetic tests were 98% accurate. Why were the percentages so different? State a conclusion about how the rarity of a disease affects testing results.

You may use ideas from the discussion board, but you are expected to write your solution using your own words to explain your reasoning. The report should be no more than 3 pages.

Keep the following in mind to maximize credit for your write-up:

A.    Review the rubric your instructor will use to score your work. (See Evaluation Criteria below).

B.     Answer all parts of the problem.

C.     Write your solution in your own words. Show your justification for every step in your solution, using clear, mathematically accurate language. You can use phrases to explain your reasoning from step to step, but clearly state your final conclusions using complete English sentences (for example, “Jill needs to add 43 gallons of water to her pool”).

D.    Label all numbers with the units they represent (e.g., 0.3048 ft/meter).

E.     Type your write-up in MS Word and try to use the Equation Editor so that your equations are clear.

a.       The video How to use Equation Editor in Microsoft Office (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. is a good tutorial. For this course, it is sufficient to watch segments 0:00-5:00 and 9:50-12:00. Don’t forget how to cancel units in Word, which was explained in Module 1.

b.      If you cannot type your equations, you may hand-write the mathematics in dark ink, scan your paper, check for legibility then upload your work.

Compose your work in a .doc or .docx file type using a word processor (such as Microsoft Word, etc.) and save it frequently to your computer. For those assignments that are not written essays and require uploading images or PowerPoint slides, please follow uploading guidelines provided by your instructor.

Check your work and correct any spelling or grammatical errors. When you are ready to submit your work, click “Upload Submission.”  Enter the submission title and then click on “Select a file to upload.” Browse your computer, and select your file. Click “Open” and verify the correct file name has appeared next to Submission File. Click on “Continue.”  Confirm submission is correct and then click on “Accept Submission & Save.”

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