Medical Researchers Want to Determine If Hypnosis Is Better at Pain

question 10

Multiple Choice

Medical researchers want to determine if hypnosis is better at pain control than either a sugar pill (placebo) or motivating instructions.The researcher randomly assigns participants to the three groups and determines how long they can keep their hands in a bowl of ice water.What is the manipulated variable?

• A)Hypnosis
• B)Instructions
• C)Sugar pill
• D)Pain control group

Understand the distinction between assignable and random causes of variation in a production process.

Comprehend how control charts are constructed, including the determination of control limits.

Recognize the goal of statistical process control in achieving and maintaining process control.

Understand the role and calculation of standard deviation in the establishment of control limits.

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