Which of the Following Is True with Regard to Stepfamilies

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true with regard to stepfamilies?

• A)Infants and preschoolers are the largest group of children growing up in stepfamilies.
• B)A vast majority of stepfamilies succeed in providing a stable family environment.
• C)Three common types of stepfamily structure are (1)stepfather,(2)stepmother,and (3)blended or complex.
• D)The largest number of stepfamilies are preceded by death of a spouse rather that differences between partners leading to a divorce.

Recognize the assumptions underlying the Wilcoxon rank sum test.

Assess the appropriateness of nonparametric tests over parametric tests.

Understand the validity conditions and limitations of the chi-square approximation.

Identify the correct formula for calculating degrees of freedom in contingency tables.

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