Assume the below life table was constructed from following individuals who were diagnosed with a slow-progressing form of prostate cancer and decided not to receive treatment of any form. Calculate the survival probability at year 2 using the Kaplan-Meir approach and interpret the results.   Time in Years Number at Risk, Nt Number of Deaths, Dt Number Censored, Ct Survival Probability 0 20     1 1 20 3     2 17   1   3 16 2 1   Group of answer choices The probability of surviving 2 years after being diagnosed with a slow-progressing form of prostate cancer is .85.   The probability of surviving 2 years after being diagnosed with a slow-progressing form of prostate cancer is .85 for the individuals being followed in this study.   The probability of surviving 2 years after being diagnosed with a slow-progressing form of prostate cancer is .85 for the individuals being followed in this study and for individuals who decided against all forms of treatment.   The probability of surviving 2 years after being diagnosed with a slow-progressing form of prostate cancer is .85 for individuals who decided against all forms of treatment.

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Assume the below life table was constructed from following individuals who were diagnosed with a slow-progressing form of prostate cancer and decided not to receive treatment of any form. Calculate the survival probability at year 2 using the Kaplan-Meir approach and interpret the results.

 

Time in Years

Number at Risk, Nt

Number of Deaths, Dt

Number Censored, Ct

Survival Probability

0

20

 

 

1

1

20

3

 

 

2

17

 

1

 

3

16

2

1

 

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The probability of surviving 2 years after being diagnosed with a slow-progressing form of prostate cancer is .85.
 
The probability of surviving 2 years after being diagnosed with a slow-progressing form of prostate cancer is .85 for the individuals being followed in this study.
 
The probability of surviving 2 years after being diagnosed with a slow-progressing form of prostate cancer is .85 for the individuals being followed in this study and for individuals who decided against all forms of treatment.
 
The probability of surviving 2 years after being diagnosed with a slow-progressing form of prostate cancer is .85 for individuals who decided against all forms of treatment.
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