Suppose That 6 Economists Who Work for the Federal Government

question 55

Multiple Choice

Suppose that 6 economists who work for the federal government and 7 university economists were asked to grade the effectiveness of an economic stimulus bill in terms of its ability to increase jobs over the next two years. The grades are shown in below. Using the appropriate nonparametric method, the calculated value of the test statistic is

• A) T = TGovernment = 55.5.
• B) T= 30.
• C) T = 54.
• D) T = TUniversity = 35.5.
• E) T = 91.

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Definitions:

Epiglottis

A leaf-shaped flap in the throat that prevents food and drink from entering the windpipe during swallowing.

Parietal Pleura

The part of the pleura that lines the inner surface of the chest wall and diaphragm, but does not cover the lungs.

Visceral Pleura

The inner layer of the pleura that covers the lungs, closely adhering to the lung surfaces and extending into the fissures between the lobes.

Parietal Pericardium

A tough outer layer of the pericardium which is a fibrous sac that encloses the heart.