A Local Pediatrician Office Is Interested in the 'No-Show' Appointment

question 64

Multiple Choice

A local pediatrician office is interested in the 'no-show' appointment count for each of the 4 pediatricians.'No-show' appointments represent lost revenues because the physician is idle when
Patients do not show for their scheduled appointments.Using the data in the table below and an
Alpha of .10,what is the null hypothesis?

• A) The physicians differ in the no-show rates.
• B) The no show rates differ by day of week
• C) The no show rate between physician is equal
• D) The no show rate between days of the week is equal
• E) The no show rates are dependent upon both day of week and physician.

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Definitions:

Process Loss

The inefficiencies that occur during group processes that lead to lower effectiveness or productivity than could be achieved by individuals working separately.

Disjunctive Task

A group task that can be completed if any one group member solves the problem; the group's performance is determined by its strongest member.

Performance Norm

A standard or expectation for behavior and performance that is established by a group.

Cohesiveness

The degree to which members of a group or team feel attracted to the group and motivated to remain a part of it.