Most Natural, or Prepared, Childbirth Programs Draw on Methods Developed

question 101

Multiple Choice

Most natural, or prepared, childbirth programs draw on methods developed by Grantly Dick-Read and Fernand Lamaze, who recognized that

• A) new labor medications could be used to reduce the pain of childbirth.
• B) hospital costs could be saved if women used prepared childbirth methods.
• C) cultural attitudes had taught women to fear the birth experience.
• D) the mother's home was the safest and least painful place to give birth.

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Definitions:

Planned Comparisons

Specific, pre-defined comparisons made in statistical analysis to investigate particular hypotheses within data sets.

Analytical Comparisons

The process of evaluating and comparing data sets to discern patterns, differences, or similarities, often for research or decision-making purposes.

Research Design

The overall strategy chosen to integrate the different components of the study in a coherent and logical way, thereby, ensuring you will effectively address the research problem.

Null Hypothesis

A hypothesis that states there is no statistical significance between the specified sets of observations.