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During a Class on Genetics for Pregnant Families, the Nurse

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During a class on genetics for pregnant families, the nurse is discussing the how the egg and sperm are formed before fertilization takes place. The nurse explains that these cells have only half the number of chromosomes, so when fertilization takes place, there will be the correct number. The process by which the egg and sperm are formed is called:


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Z-statistic

A statistic used in hypothesis testing, calculated as the difference between a sample statistic and its hypothesized population parameter, divided by the standard error.

Critical Value

A limit in hypothesis testing that establishes the criteria for dismissing the null hypothesis.

Calculated Value

A numerical value obtained through mathematical computations, often used in statistical tests to determine significance.

Comparable-worth Policy

A concept aiming to equalize pay for different jobs considered of equal value or worth within an organization, addressing gender and other pay inequities.

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