The Best Prevalence Estimate for ADHD in School-Age Children in North

question 56

Multiple Choice

 The best prevalence estimate for ADHD in school-age children in North America is ____.

• A) 1% to 2%
• B) 5% to 9%
• C) 12% to 14%
• D) 15% to 20%

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Definitions:

Alternative Hypothesis

A hypothesis that contradicts the null hypothesis, proposing that there is a significant difference or effect.

Null Hypothesis

A default hypothesis that there is no significant difference or effect, often tested against an alternative hypothesis in statistical analysis.

Researcher Interest

The particular area of study or question that a researcher is focused on exploring in their work.

Alternative Hypothesis

In hypothesis testing, it is the hypothesis that suggests there is a statistically significant effect or difference between groups or variables, as opposed to the null hypothesis.