A Youth Prevention Organization Is Examining the Effect of Parental $\alpha$

question 121

Essay

A youth prevention organization is examining the effect of parental smoking on the decision of their teenagers
to smoke. A survey of 1150 teenagers, ages 11 to 17 years who smoked in the last 30 days, was conducted. The
random sample consisted of 500 teenagers who had at least one parent that smoked and 650 who had parents
that did not smoke. The results are shown in the figure. At α $\alpha$ = 0.01, can you support the organizationʹs claim
that the proportion of teens who decide to smoke is greater when one or both of their parents smoke? Effect of Parental Smoking
Percentage of 11-17-year-olds who smoked a cigarette at least once in the past 30 days who reported that:

Source: Philip Morris USA Youth Smoking Prevention. Teenage Attitudes and Behavior Study. 2002

Recognize the distribution characteristics of different test statistics under various sample size conditions.

Understand the appropriate use of nonparametric methods for analyzing ordinal and interval data.

Understand Orem's conceptualization of the nursing profession.

Identify the components and significance of Orem's Self-Care Deficit Theory.

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Definitions:

Fibrous Joint Capsule

A tough, connective tissue envelope that surrounds a synovial joint, providing support and protection.

Forearm Bone

Refers to one of the two long bones located between the elbow and the wrist, namely the radius and ulna.

Thumb

The first digit of the human hand, positioned oppositely from the other four fingers, enabling grasping and manipulation of objects.

Diaphysis

The core or middle section of an elongated bone.