In Addition to Hypothesis Testing, Effect Size Calculations Are Recommended

question 35

Multiple Choice

In addition to hypothesis testing, effect size calculations are recommended as a way to assess:

• A) the power of the statistical analysis.
• B) the number of subjects needed to correctly reject the null hypothesis.
• C) where the significant differences exist among groups.
• D) whether the significant differences found are large enough to matter.

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Definitions:

Progesterone

A hormone released by the ovaries involved in the menstrual cycle, pregnancy, and embryogenesis.

Mature Follicle

Ovarian follicle in which the oocyte attains its full size. The follicle contains a fluid-filled antrum and is surrounded by the theca interna and externa; also called Graafian follicle.

Meiotic Division

A type of cell division that reduces the chromosome number by half, resulting in the production of four genetically diverse haploid cells, critical for sexual reproduction.

Mature Follicle

A fully developed ovarian follicle that is ready to release an egg during ovulation in the female reproductive cycle.