Which of the Following Illustrates the Changing Composition of the Canadian

question 42

Multiple Choice

Which of the following illustrates the changing composition of the Canadian family?

• A) There is a growing 'crowded nest' syndrome with about 35% of young Canadians aged 20-34 living with at least one parent.
• B) The number of same-sex couples raising children has decreased.
• C) The number of married couples with children under 18 is climbing.
• D) A decrease in the number of same-sex couples.
• E) There are fewer dual-income families as fewer women enter the workforce.

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Definitions:

ANOVA

ANOVA, or Analysis of Variance, is a statistical method used to test differences between two or more means by analyzing variation within and between groups.

Means

Refers to the arithmetic average of a set of numbers, calculated as the sum of the numbers divided by the count of those numbers.

Null Hypothesis

A statistical hypothesis that assumes no significant difference or effect exists among the tested groups or variables.

Chi-Square Test

A statistical test used to determine if there is a significant difference between observed frequencies and expected frequencies in categorized datasets.