Which of the Following Statements Is True Regarding the Practice

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true regarding the practice of embalming the dead body?

• A)After embalming the skin retains it normal color.
• B)A body must be embalmed if the person died of cancer.
• C)A body must be embalmed if it is shipped by plane to another state.
• D)The body will not decompose if it is embalmed.

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Definitions:

Empirical Rule

A statistical norm that asserts for a normally distributed set of data, almost all of the data points are encompassed within three standard deviations from the mean value.

Sample Variance

The measure of dispersion of sample data points around the sample mean, providing an estimation of the population variance.

Sample Standard Deviation

A measure of the dispersion or variability of a set of sample data points around its mean.

Empirical Rule

The Empirical Rule, also known as the 68-95-99.7 rule, states that for a normal distribution, roughly 68% of data falls within one standard deviation of the mean, 95% within two standard deviations, and 99.7% within three standard deviations.