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Chapter 8.4, Problem 49ACA
a.
To determine
Perform a hypothesis test to decide whether the true
b.
To determine
Delineate the results of the study in terms of practical significance.
Discuss the reason that statistically significant result will not apply to practical significant results.
c.
To determine
State whether the above given statement is supportive or denied.
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