How Old Are the Oldest Rocks on the Ocean Floor

question 82

Multiple Choice

How old are the oldest rocks on the ocean floor?

• A)approximately 20 million years old
• B)approximately 600 million years old
• C)approximately 200 million years old
• D)approximately 4.0 billion years old

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Definitions:

Randomized Block Experiment

A randomized block experiment is a type of statistical experiment in which subjects are divided into blocks based on characteristics that might affect the response, and then within each block, subjects are randomly assigned to treatments.

Wilcoxon Rank Sum Test

A statistical test that doesn't rely on parameter assumptions to compare two separate samples, aiming to ascertain if they originate from identical distributions.

Randomized Block Experiment

An experimental design that groups subjects into blocks based on certain attributes before randomly assigning treatments within those blocks.

Wilcoxon Rank Sum Test

The Wilcoxon Rank Sum Test is a nonparametric statistical test used to compare two independent samples, assessing whether their populations have the same distribution.