In the Past, People Relied on Height-Weight Tables That Were

question 33

Multiple Choice

In the past, people relied on height-weight tables that were based on insurance company mortality statistics, but these were inaccurate because

• A) muscle weighs more than fat.
• B) fat weighs more than muscle.
• C) fit people tend to weigh less than people who are not fit.
• D) a person who is not fit may have a higher bone density than a person who is fit.

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Definitions:

Population Standard Error

A measure of the variability or dispersion of a population parameter, estimating the standard deviation of those parameters.

Confidence Interval

A spectrum of values, stemming from the statistics of samples, that is probable to contain the value of an elusive population parameter.

Mean

The arithmetic average of a set of numbers, calculated by dividing the sum of the values by the number of values.

Pay Plan

A structure outlining how employees are compensated, including salary levels, bonuses, and increments.