To Test Whether a True Difference Exists Between Two Group

question 43

Multiple Choice

To test whether a true difference exists between two group percentages,we test the ________ hypothesis.

• A)z
• B)t
• C)z or t hypothesis;it does not matter
• D)null
• E)alternative

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Definitions:

Reserve Ratio

The fraction of depositors' balances that banks must have on hand as cash, determined by the central bank to control money supply.

Checking Deposits

Funds kept in a checking account at a financial institution, allowing for frequent withdrawals and deposits.

Deposit Expansion Multiplier

A ratio that determines the maximum amount by which the money supply can increase through the banking system's process of lending out deposits.

Required Reserve Ratio

A regulation that sets the minimum reserves each bank must hold to customer deposits and notes, effectively the same concept as the reserve-requirement ratio but stated differently.