A Sociologist Wants to Know Whether There Is a Difference

question 22

Essay

A sociologist wants to know whether there is a difference in the mean number of times that men and women in the U.S. check their Smartphone during the day. Test the hypothesis that the mean number of times that men and women in the U.S. check their Smartphone during the day is different. Following are the summary statistics:
Assume that all conditions for testing have been met. Be sure to report the null and alternative hypothesis, test statistic, p- value, your decision regarding the null hypothesis, and your conclusion about the original claim. Round all values to the nearest thousandth.

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Definitions:

Self-Transcendence

The process of surpassing one’s own self-interests, limitations, and focusing on higher goals and the well-being of others.

Self-Actualization

Fulfilling or realizing one's natural talents and capacities, believed to be a basic impulse or prerequisite in humans.

Self-Esteem

A person's personal assessment of their own value, which includes thoughts and feelings about themselves.

Affiliation Motivation

The drive to relate to people on a social basis, to belong.