When You Visit a Reference Librarian,you Should

question 49

Multiple Choice

When you visit a reference librarian,you should:

• A)allow the librarian to narrow the topic for you.
• B)ask for as many sources as he or she can find.
• C)be flexible by choosing a very general topic.
• D)be as specific as possible about your topic.
• E)insist on finding one source that does everything.

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Definitions:

P-value

A measure in statistical hypothesis testing representing the probability of obtaining a result at least as extreme as the one observed, under the assumption that the null hypothesis is true.

Confidence Interval

A set of numbers obtained from statistical data from a sample, which is expected to encompass the value of a parameter from the overall population that is not known.

Defective

Describes an item that fails to meet quality standards or specifications, often resulting in malfunction or unsuitability for intended use.

Proportion

A part, share, or number considered in comparative relation to a whole.