The Ages of All the Patients in the Isolation Ward

question 56

Multiple Choice

The ages of all the patients in the isolation ward of the hospital are 38,26,13,41,and 22. What is the population variance?

• A)106.8
• B)91.4
• C)240.3
• D)42.4

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Definitions:

Independent Variable

The variable that is manipulated in an experiment to test its effects on the dependent variable.

Review Session

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Independent Variable

In an experiment, this is the element that is intentionally varied or adjusted by the scientist to determine its influence on the dependent variable.

Dependent Variable

The variable in an experiment that is expected to change as a result of manipulations of the independent variable.