Questions Refer to the Following Computer Output in Which a Researcher

question 116

Multiple Choice

Questions refer to the following computer output in which a researcher compared the GPA of traditional (aged 18-22) and nontraditional (aged 23 or older) students.
Table 10-1
GROUP $1 =$ Aged $18 - 22$
GROUP $2 =$ Aged 23 or older
Variable $=$ Grade point average


$\begin{array} { l c c c c } \text { GROUP } & N & \text { Mean } & S D & \text { Standard Error } \\ \text { GROUP 1 } & 15 & 2.95 & 0.556 & 0.143 \\ \text { GROUP 2 } & 15 & 3.08 & 0.524 & 0.135 \end{array}$


$F _ { \max }$ test $\quad F = 0.225 \quad p = 0.639$
Equal Variances Assumed
$t = - 0.68 \quad d f = 28 \quad p = 0.509$
Equal Variances Not Assumed
$t = - 0.68 \quad d f = 27.90 \quad p = 0.509$
-Consult Table 10-1. The statistical analysis is a(n) __________ samples t test.

• A) independent
• B) correlated
• C) paired
• D) repeated measures

Understand the application of SWOT analysis in strategic operations management.

Grasp the concept of operations strategy alignment with organizational strategy.

Acknowledge the differences in strategic decisions between manufacturing and service organizations.

Realize the importance of cultural and ethical considerations in global operations.

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Definitions:

Hawthorne Studies

A series of experiments conducted in the 1920s and 1930s that concluded social and psychological factors affect productivity and work conditions.