TABLE 12-5 Four Surgical Procedures Currently Are Used to Install Pacemakers. If

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TABLE 12-5
Four surgical procedures currently are used to install pacemakers. If the patient does not need to return for follow-up surgery, the operation is called a "clear" operation. A heart center wants to compare the proportion of clear operations for the 4 procedures and collects the following numbers of patients from their own records:

They will use this information to test for a difference among the proportion of clear operations using a chi-square test with a level of significance of 0.05.
-Referring to Table 12-5, the decision made suggests that the 4 procedures do not all have the same proportion of clear operations.

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Definitions:

Thoracic Skeleton

The part of the skeleton that comprises the ribs, thoracic vertebrae, and sternum, providing protection and support to the thorax.

Appendicular Skeleton

The Appendicular Skeleton comprises the bones of the limbs and girdles that are attached to the axial skeleton, facilitating movement and supporting the weight of the body.

Scapula

A flat, triangular bone located in the upper back, known commonly as the shoulder blade.

Clavicle

A long bone that serves as a strut between the shoulder blade and the sternum, commonly known as the collarbone.