If You Are Interested in Testing Whether the Median of a Population

question 18

Multiple Choice

If you are interested in testing whether the median of a population is equal to a specific value, an appropriate test to use is:

• A) the Mann-Whitney U test.
• B) the t-test.
• C) the Wilcoxon signed rank test.
• D) the Wilcoxon Matched-Pairs Signed Rank test.

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Definitions:

Infant's Pulse

The measurement of the number of heartbeats per minute in an infant, an important indicator of cardiovascular health.

Counting Respirations

The act of measuring the number of breaths taken by a person within a specified period of time.

Patient Knowing

The comprehension or understanding that a patient has regarding their health, treatment options, and the implications of those treatments on their life.

Pulse Pressure

Difference between the systolic and diastolic pressures, normally 30 to 40 mm Hg.