Which Is the Longest Stage of Labor

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which is the longest stage of labor?

• A)the dilation (first) stage
• B)the expulsion (second) stage
• C)the placental (third) stage
• D)the postpartum stage
• E)the puerperium stage

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Definitions:

Directional

In research, directional usually refers to a hypothesis that specifies the direction of an expected difference or relationship.

µ > 164

A mathematical condition indicating that the population mean is greater than 164.

One-tailed

Describes a hypothesis test or statistical analysis where the significance is tested in only one direction, indicating the expected direction of an effect.

Directional

In hypothesis testing, directional refers to a hypothesis that specifies the direction of an expected difference or relationship (e.g., greater than, less than) between two groups or variables.