Determine the Maximum Number of Turning Points of F $f ( x ) = ( x - 2 ) ^ { 2 } ( x + 4 ) ^ { 2 }$

question 143

Multiple Choice

Determine the maximum number of turning points of f.
- $f ( x ) = ( x - 2 ) ^ { 2 } ( x + 4 ) ^ { 2 }$

• A) 3
• B) 2
• C) 4
• D) 1

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Definitions:

Null Hypothesis

A statement asserting there is no significant difference or effect, which researchers aim to test against alternative hypotheses.

Significance Tests

Statistical tests used to determine whether there is enough evidence in a sample of data to infer that a certain condition holds for the entire population.

Alternative Hypothesis

A statement that contradicts the null hypothesis and is tested to determine if the null hypothesis can be rejected.

SRS

Simple Random Sample, which is a subset of individuals chosen from a larger set where each individual has the same probability of being selected.