A Researcher Studying the Height of College Freshmen Determines the Average

question 12

Multiple Choice

A researcher studying the height of college freshmen determines the average height of males to be 5'10 with a standard deviation of 1.5 inches. John has a Z score of +1.96, which means John is what height?

• A) 5'7
• B) 6'1
• C) 6'4
• D) 5'4

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Definitions:

Condensed Structural Formula

A method of representing molecules wherein the atoms are shown in order but some or all bonds are omitted for simplicity.

COOH

Refers to the carboxyl group, a functional group consisting of a carbon atom double-bonded to an oxygen atom and single-bonded to a hydroxyl group (OH), found in organic acids.

Hexanoic Acid

A colorless, oily fatty acid with an odor that resembles that of goats or other barnyard animals, used in flavoring and manufacturing.

Valeric Acid

A saturated fatty acid with the chemical formula C5H10O2, present in valerian root and used in flavoring.