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Nonparametric Test: The Genetics and IVF Institute conducted a clinical trial of its methods for gender selection. When this textbook was written, 172 of 211 babies born to parents using the YSORT method were boys. If the sign test is used, why is it considered to be a "nonparametric" test of a "distribution-free" test?
Basic Skills and Concepts
Independent Samples: Listed below are skull breadths obtained from skulls of Egyptian males from three different epochs (based on data from Ancient Races of the Thebaid, by Thomson and Randall-Maciver). The Kruskall-Wallis test of equal medians requires independent samples. Are the listed samples independent? Why or why not?
4000 BC- 125 129 131 132 132132 134 135 138 138
1850 BC-129 129 134 134 136 137 137 138 136
150 A.D.-128 136 137 137 138 139 141 142 145
Simple Random Samples: If the Kruskal-Wallis test is to be used with the data in the above exercise, the samples should be simple random samples. What is a simple random sample?
Basic Skills and Concepts
Testing for Bias: The last 103 baseball seasons (as of when this textbook was published) ended with 61 World Series wins by American League teams, compared to 42 wins by National League teams. Can the runs test be used to show that the American League is better because disproportionately more World Series contests are won by American League teams?
Statistical Literacy and Critical Thinking
Nonparametric Test: What is a nonparametric test? What is a parametric test?
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Rites of passage to mark important transitions
: A rite of passage is a ritual that helps mark a person's transition from one status to another. All cultures have rites of passage to mark these important transitions. With that in mind, choose a rite of passage either from the textbook or from yo..
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Examine advantages and disadvantages of cloud computing
: Examine the major advantages and disadvantages of cloud computing for the two (2) selected organizations. Recommend whether or not each of the selected companies should use cloud computing. Provide a rationale for your response.
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Make sure that the levels are hierarchical
: List the parts of a strategic plan hieerarchy as stated in the text (begin with the corporate mission). For a real or hypothetical organization, give an example of each level of the plan. Make sure that the levels are hierarchical.
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How us represent other food cultures in a wrong way
: How the united states represent other food cultures in a wrong way. For example we think that panda express is a real chinese food but it's actually not, and how we think that taco bell is mexican and it's not.
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What is a nonparametric test
: What is a nonparametric test and what is a parametric test - If the Kruskal-Wallis test is to be used with the data in the above exercise, the samples should be simple random samples. What is a simple random sample?
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Define the type of organizational structure
: Define the type of organizational structure you’ve chosen to investigate and briefly describe its pros and cons. Find an article (in the library or on the Internet) about a company that is structured this way. Chose a company that has sufficient info..
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What practical steps could be taken to build a relationship
: What practical steps could be taken to build a relationship with a follower of this worldview who might be a co-worker, neighbor, etc.
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Expose off-spring to good parenting
: In 250 words explain why same sex marriages are considered to be more stable than traditional marriages. Be sure to discuss the leading factors that allow this statement to be a reality when it comes to the ability of parents to expose their off-s..
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Moral development are pre-conventional-conventional
: The three levels of moral development are pre-conventional, conventional, and principled. Identify and describe the three levels in the six stages of moral development.
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