Based on the Sample Evidence Below, We Want to Test

question 5

Multiple Choice

Based on the sample evidence below, we want to test the hypothesis that population A has a larger variance than population B. ​ The test statistic for this problem equals

• A) .4132.
• B) 1.1.
• C) 2.42.
• D) 2.

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Definitions:

Amylase

An enzyme produced primarily in the pancreas and salivary glands that helps in the breakdown of carbohydrates into sugars.

Pepsinogen

Pepsinogen is an inactive precursor of pepsin, a digestive enzyme produced in the stomach that is activated by stomach acid to break down proteins in food.

Hydrochloric Acid

A strong, corrosive acid consisting of hydrogen and chlorine, notably present in gastric juice.

Amino Acids

The building blocks of proteins, consisting of a basic amino group, an acidic carboxyl group, and a unique side chain, crucial for numerous bodily functions.