The Number of Time Constants for Almost Complete Equilibration of Alveolar

question 10

Multiple Choice

The number of time constants for almost complete equilibration of alveolar pressure in a normal infant's lungs is___________.

• A) 1 to 3
• B) 2 to 4
• C) 3 to 5
• D) 4 to 7

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Definitions:

Null Hypothesis

An assumption made for a statistical test that there is no significant difference or effect, to be tested against the alternative hypothesis.

Equality Sign

A symbol used in mathematics to indicate that two expressions on either side of the sign are equal in value.

Type I Error

The mistake of rejecting the null hypothesis when it is actually true, falsely indicating a significant effect or difference.

Type II Error

A Type II error occurs when a statistical test fails to reject a false null hypothesis, mistakenly accepting a false premise.