Medicare Would Like to Test the Hypothesis That the Standard

question 1

Multiple Choice

Medicare would like to test the hypothesis that the standard deviation for the monthly rate for a one- bedroom assisted- living facility is more than $400. A random sample of 17 assisted living facilities had a standard deviation of $530. The test statistic for this hypothesis test would be ________.

• A)28.09
• B)15.06
• C)19.72
• D)24.56

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Definitions:

Anxiety Disorders

A category of mental health disorders characterized by significant fear or anxiety that impacts a person's daily functioning.

Excessive Fear

An overwhelming and often irrational sense of anxiety or dread regarding a specific object, situation, or activity, beyond normal or expected levels.

Persistent Worry

Continuous feelings of unease or anxiety about potential future events or outcomes.

Safety Behaviors

Actions taken to avoid perceived threats or reduce anxiety in situations, often part of the coping strategies in anxiety disorders.