Since Confidence Intervals Are Based on the Sampling Distribution of the Sample

question 39

True/False

Since confidence intervals are based on the sampling distribution of the sample mean,it is possible to form confidence intervals when sampling from slightly skewed distributions due to the central limit theorem.

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Definitions:

Auscultatory Gap

A period where no sound is heard in the systolic phase during blood pressure measurement, which can lead to an underestimation of systolic pressure.

Korotkoff Sounds

The sounds a healthcare provider listens for when measuring blood pressure with a sphygmomanometer and stethoscope.

Glass Thermometer

A device used to measure temperature, typically filled with mercury or alcohol, which expands and contracts inside a calibrated glass tube.

Afebrile

The absence of fever, indicating a normal body temperature.