If Transport of the Specimen Is Delayed, the Specimen Can

question 21

Multiple Choice

If transport of the specimen is delayed, the specimen can be maintained by all of the following, except

• A) preservatives.
• B) transport or holding medium.
• C) saltwater.
• D) anticoagulants.

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Definitions:

Directional Hypothesis

A hypothesis that specifies the expected direction of the relationship between variables, indicating an increase or decrease.

Null Hypothesis

A statement that indicates no effect or no difference, and is the hypothesis that researchers seek to nullify or disprove through statistical analysis.

Alternative Hypothesis

An assumption that suggests there is a significant difference or effect, contrary to the null hypothesis.

Directional Hypothesis

A hypothesis that specifies the direction of the expected relationship between variables, indicating how one variable will affect another.