Statistical Power. The Statistical Data Analysis tutorial page provides a good background for understanding the concept of statistical power. In very basic terms, statistical power is the likelihood of achieving statistical significance, when in fact the alternative hypothesis is true.
In 2001, the U.S. Census Bureau estimated that nearly 7 million school-age children are routinely left home alone. âDevelopmentally, children are generally ready to be home alone around the age of 12 or 13,â says Cherie Sage, State Director of Safe Kids Kansas.
Depending on local laws and specific court policies, exemptions MAY include persons over age 70, and those having recently served on a jury (usually within 1-3 years depending on county policy). In the state of Kansas, there are possible exemptions for persons required elsewhere for public welfare, health or safety, and may include some government positions and occupations. If any of these apply to you, contact the court to verify they observe the exemption.