Homeopathic medicine is based on the theory that the body has the ability to heal itself. However, homeopathic health practitioners do use pills or liquids with a small amount of an active ingredient...

Homeopathic medicine is based on the theory that the body has the ability to heal itself. However, homeopathic health practitioners do use pills or liquids with a small amount of an active ingredient to treat diseases. These treatments are loosely regulated, and homeopathic practitioners hold various degrees. A random sample of homeopathic practitioners was obtained in the United States and Canada and the academic degree of each was recorded. The data are summarized in the following table.