Exhibit 9-1

question 87

Multiple Choice

Exhibit 9-1.A university is interested in promoting graduates of its honors program by establishing that the mean GPA of these graduates exceeds 3.50.A sample of 36 honors students is taken and is found to have a mean GPA equal to 3.60.The population standard deviation is assumed to equal 0.40. Refer to Exhibit 9-1.The parameter to be tested is ____________.

• A)The mean GPA of all university students
• B)The mean GPA of the university honors students
• C)The mean GPA of 3.60 for the 36 selected honors students
• D)The proportion of honors students with a GPA exceeding 3.50

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Definitions:

Aerobic Endurance

The ability of the heart and lungs to deliver oxygen to the body's tissues during prolonged physical activity.

Glycolysis

A metabolic pathway that breaks down glucose into pyruvate, releasing energy and forming ATP, commonly occurring in nearly all living cells.

Cardiorespiratory Fitness

The efficiency with which the heart, lungs, and vascular system supply oxygen-rich blood to the muscles during sustained physical activity.

Creatine

A naturally occurring compound in the body that supports energy production, particularly in muscle cells, and is often supplemented for athletic performance.