Which Hypothesis Would Be Classified as a Statistical Hypothesis

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which hypothesis would be classified as a statistical hypothesis?

• A) Oxygen inhalation by nasal cannula of 2 L/min will decrease oral temperature measurement taken with an electronic thermometer.
• B) Oxygen inhalation by nasal cannula of 2 L/min does not affect oral temperature measurement taken with an electronic thermometer.
• C) There will be a greater decrease in anxiety scores for patients receiving informational videos before open heart surgery than for patients receiving standard printed information.
• D) There will be a difference in the performance accuracy of adult nurse practitioners and family nurse practitioners in formulating accurate diagnoses and acceptable interventions for suspected cases of domestic violence

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Definitions:

Spina Bifida

A birth defect where there is incomplete closing of the backbone and membranes around the spinal cord.

Amniocentesis

A medical procedure used in prenatal diagnosis where a small amount of amniotic fluid is sampled from the amniotic sac surrounding a developing fetus.

Neural Tube Defects

Birth defects of the brain, spine, or spinal cord occurring in the first month of pregnancy due to the neural tube not closing completely.

Tay-Sachs Disease

A genetic disorder characterized by the destruction of nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord, leading to early death.