A Researcher Conducts an ANOVA Analysis and Reports No Differences

question 19

Multiple Choice

A researcher conducts an ANOVA analysis and reports no differences in systolic blood pressure for nurses identified as Baby Boomers, Millennials or Generation X. You would expect to see:

• A) An F value close to 1
• B) A p value less than alpha
• C) A large sample size
• D) A type I error

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Definitions:

Thrifty Gene

A hypothetical gene that is thought to predispose individuals to efficiently collect and process food to deposit fat during periods of food abundance, theoretically offering a survival advantage during times of food scarcity.

Genetic Predisposition

The increased likelihood of developing a particular disease or condition based on a person's genetic makeup.

Mitochondrial DNA

The DNA located in the mitochondria, transmitted maternally, and used in genetic studies and evolutionary biology.

Lactase Retention

The continued production of the enzyme lactase into adulthood, allowing for the digestion of lactose found in milk; varies genetically among populations.