Do the Following Data Indicate That the Variance of the Population

question 56

Essay

Do the following data indicate that the variance of the population from which this sample has been drawn is significantly more than 12? Use α = .05. $$\begin{array} { l l l l l l } 16 & 12 & 21 & 10 & 13 & 18\end{array}$$

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Definitions:

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Progesterone Levels

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Withdrawal Bleeding

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Body Mass Index (BMI)

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