Find the Requested Value $\begin{array} { l l l l l } 5.2 & 3.4 & 2.9 & 5.3 & 3.0 \\4.0 & 5.2 & 5.2 & 3.2 & 4.7 \\3.2 & 3.5 & 4.8 & 4.0 & 5.1\end{array}$

question 3

Multiple Choice

Find the requested value.
-Physiologists often use the forced vital capacity as a way to assess a person's ability to move air in and out of their lungs. A researcher wishes to estimate the forced vital capacity of people suffering From asthma. A random sample of 15 asthmatics yields the following data on forced vital capacity,
In liters.
$\begin{array} { l l l l l } 5.2 & 3.4 & 2.9 & 5.3 & 3.0 \\4.0 & 5.2 & 5.2 & 3.2 & 4.7 \\3.2 & 3.5 & 4.8 & 4.0 & 5.1\end{array}$
Use the data to obtain a point estimate of the mean forced vital capacity for all asthmatics.

• A)4.18 liters
• B)4.32 liters
• C)4.27 liters
• D)4.10 liters

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Definitions:

Intestinal Phase

A phase of gastric secretion that begins when food enters the small intestine, triggering hormones that influence digestive processes.

Duodenal Gland

Small gland that opens into the base of intestinal glands; secretes a mucoid alkaline substance.

Duodenal Mucosa

The lining of the duodenum, which contains cells responsible for the secretion of enzymes necessary for digestion.

Acidic Chyme

The partially digested, acidic food that passes from the stomach to the small intestine.