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Explain the Different STD Rates for Black Americans Compared to Other

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Explain the different STD rates for Black Americans compared to other racial groups.


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Power

The probability that a statistical test will reject a false null hypothesis; the ability of a test to detect an effect, if the effect actually exists.

Obese Canadians

Refers to individuals in Canada with a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 30 or higher, classifying them as obese.

Body Mass Index

A measure of body fat based on an individual's weight in relation to their height, used to categorize underweight, normal weight, overweight, and obesity levels.

Type I Error

The statistical mistake of rejecting a true null hypothesis, also known as a "false positive" finding in hypothesis testing.

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