The Registrar at a State College Is Interested in Determining

question 127

Short Answer

The registrar at a state college is interested in determining whether there is a difference of more than one credit hour between male and female students in the average number of credit hours taken during a term. She selected a random sample of 60 male and 60 female students and observed the following sample information.
Calculate the test statistic to be used in the analysis. Assume unequal variances.

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Definitions:

Empirical

Based on, concerned with, or verifiable by observation or experience rather than theory or pure logic.

Ideological

Relating to or based on a system of beliefs, values, or ideas that characterizes a particular culture or group.

Contingent

Reliant on another factor and not guaranteed or definitive.

Mandatory Minimum

A type of criminal sentence determined by law that establishes the minimum length of prison time that must be served for certain offenses.