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Create & write a multiple choice question similar to the follwing \"which test\"

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Question

Create & write a multiple choice question similar to the follwing "which test" question:

Dr. Lawson wants to know if blood pressure changes in relation to lying versus being honest, and if such blood pressure changes are different for adolescents and adults. What would be the best statistical test to use?

Two way A NOVA

Single Sample Z Test

Single Sample T Test

Independent measures T Test

The correct answer would be: Two Way ANOVA

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Now create and make a multiple choice question, using the example above as an outline. This question must have the one-sample z-testbeing the correct response. Provide 4 answer choices in your question (so one of the answer choices will be the one-sample z-test).

Explanation / Answer

Boys of a certain age are known to have a mean weight of = 85 pounds. A complaint is made that the boys living in a municipal children's home are underfed. As one bit of evidence, n = 35 boys (of the same age) are weighed and found to have a mean weight of x¯ = 82.5 pounds. It is known that the population standard deviation is 9.6 pounds. Based on the available data, what should be concluded concerning the complaint? Which hypothesis test we should use ?

a) Two way ANOVA

b) Single Sample Z Test

c) Single Sample T Test

d) Independent measures T Test

Solution:- Single Sample Z Test

We would use single Z test because the sample size is large enough and population standard deviation is given.