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KWilfred

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In statistical analysis of data, the alpha value is used to
 
  a. describe the degree of generalizability of the findings.
  b. determine the risk of a Type I error.
  c. reveal whether the p value meets criteria for statistical significance.
  d. speculate on the frequency distribution of study values.

Question 2

A nurse conducts a study to evaluate the likelihood that single adolescent mothers will breastfeed their newborn infants if they are given materials about the benefits of breastfeeding. The results show a p value of 0.18. The nurse may conclude that
 
  a. the value is too low to be able to draw meaningful conclusions.
  b. there is an 18 probability that this population will breastfeed their infants.
  c. there is an 18 probability that this population will not breastfeed their infants.
  d. there is an 82 probability that this population will breastfeed their infants


honnalora

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Reply #1 on: Jul 8, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B


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KWilfred

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Reply #2 on: Jul 8, 2018
Correct answers!


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