A Researcher Is Testing a Hypothesis of a Single Mean $\alpha$

question 11

Multiple Choice

A researcher is testing a hypothesis of a single mean. The critical z value for $\alpha$ =.05 and an one?tailed test is 1.645. The test statistic from sample data is 1.13. The decision made by the researcher based on this information is to ___ the null hypothesis.

• A) reject
• B) not reject
• C) redefine
• D) change the alternate hypothesis into
• E) restate the null hypothesis

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Definitions:

Hypovolemia

A medical condition characterized by a decrease in the volume of blood plasma, often caused by dehydration or blood loss.

I&O

An abbreviation for Intake and Output, a nursing process of tracking the fluids a patient consumes and excretes to manage fluid balance and kidney function.

Electrolyte Balance

The maintenance of proper concentrations of electrolytes in the body, essential for normal cell function and overall health.

Hypervolemia

A medical condition where there is an excessive volume of blood plasma in the body, leading to swelling and other health issues.