When Determining the Sample Size,the Standard Deviation May Not Be

question 37

Multiple Choice

When determining the sample size,the standard deviation may not be known.Which of the following was not mentioned in your text as a way to estimate the standard deviation?

• A)consult secondary sources
• B)estimate based on researcher judgment
• C)estimate from the mean
• D)conduct a pilot study

---

Definitions:

Scribe

A person who documents by hand or enters data into the EHR as a profession and helps providers keep track of records.

Hearing

The physiological process and perception of sound by the ears and brain, including the ability to perceive and interpret auditory information.

Melanoma

A type of skin cancer that develops from the pigment-producing melanocytes, often characterized by the uncontrolled growth of pigment cells.

Anterior Skin

The front surface of the skin, particularly referring to the aspect that faces forward or is most visible in standard anatomical position.