In a Local Iceskating Contest,there Were 2 Judges and 15

question 46

Multiple Choice

In a local iceskating contest,there were 2 judges and 15 contestants.Each judge was asked to rate each contestant on a 7-point scale.The most successful candidates received a rating value of 7,while the least successful candidates received a rating value of 1.It appeared that the bivariate normal probability distribution assumption is severely violated.The City Council wants to know whether the judges have similar opinions in rating ice skating competitors.At a significance level of .01,the rejection point condition for the hypothesis test is:

• A)Reject H₀ if r_s > .457
• B)Reject H₀ if r_s > .623
• C)Reject H₀ if r_s > .441
• D)Reject H₀ if r_s > .646
• E)Reject H₀ if r_s > .689

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Definitions:

Chloride Ions

Negatively charged ions (Cl⁻) that play essential roles in fluid balance, nerve signaling, and muscle activity in the body.

Na+

Sodium ions, which are essential for various bodily functions including maintaining fluid balance and transmitting nerve impulses.

Extracellular Fluid

The fluid existing outside the cells, providing a medium for transporting nutrients, oxygen, and waste products to and from the cells.

Plasma Membrane

The lipid bilayer that encloses the cytoplasm of a cell, controlling the movement of substances in and out of the cell.