Average Childcare Costs Narrative

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Average Childcare Costs Narrative
The public relations officer for a particular city claims the average monthly cost for childcare outside the home for a single child is $700. A potential resident is interested in whether the claim is correct. She obtains a random sample of 64 records and computes the average monthly cost of this type of childcare to be $689 with a standard deviation of $40.
-Refer to Average Childcare Costs Narrative. What effect, if any, would there be on the conclusion of the test of hypothesis in the first question if you changed to 0.05?

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Definitions:

Gestation

The period of development inside the womb from conception until birth.

Birth Weight

The weight of a newborn measured immediately after birth, an important indicator of neonatal health and development.

Gavage-Feeding

The process of feeding a person or an animal through a tube inserted into the stomach, used when oral intake is not possible.

Preterm Newborn

A baby born before 37 weeks of gestation, often requiring specialized care due to underdeveloped organs.