Parametric Tests Work by Assuming ______

question 51

Multiple Choice

Parametric tests work by assuming ______.

• A) that a meaningful statistic can be set and then testing a parameter again that statistic
• B) that a meaningful parameter can be set and then testing a sample against that parameter
• C) that a parameter can be used to reasonably summarize data and then measuring that parameter
• D) none of these

Understand the historical and maximum limits of human lifespan.

Recognize the impact of diseases and pandemics, including SARS, on public health.

Grasp the significant factors contributing to racial and gender disparities in health.

Understand the historical impact of pandemics and the evolution of treatment methods.

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Definitions:

Significance Level

In statistical hypothesis testing, it is the probability of rejecting the null hypothesis when it is true, often denoted by alpha (α).

Sample SD

Standard deviation of a sample, a measure of the spread or dispersion of a set of data points within that sample.

Null Hypothesis

A hypothesis in statistical analysis that assumes no significant difference or association, typically set as the default to test against an alternative hypothesis.

Type I Error

A statistical error that occurs when a true null hypothesis is incorrectly rejected.