Which of the Following Is Most Clearly an Explanation, Rather

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is most clearly an explanation, rather than an argument?

• A)We should follow the path to the left, since it looks flatter and safer.
• B)The kids are probably doing fine, since they are with a very competent babysitter.
• C)Considering that the groundhog saw its shadow, there will be six more weeks of winter.
• D)Because our guest room isn't prepared, you'll need to stay at the hotel.
• E)The victim was probably killed somewhere else, because there is no blood at the crime scene.

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Definitions:

Mean

The arithmetic average of a set of numbers, calculated by adding all the numbers and dividing by the count of numbers.

Hypothesized Population Mean

The expected mean value of a population parameter that is proposed prior to conducting a study.

Z-score

A statistical measure that indicates the number of standard deviations a data point is from the mean.

Hypothesized Population Mean

The presumed average of a population parameter specified in the null hypothesis that statistical tests aim to examine.