Three Universities Administer the Same Comprehensive Examination to the Recipients

question 106

Essay

Three universities administer the same comprehensive examination to the recipients of MS degrees in psychology. From each institution, a random sample of MS recipients was selected, and these recipients were then given the exam. The following table shows the scores of the students from each university. $$\begin{array} { c c c } \text { University A } & \text { University B } & \text { University C } \\89 & 60 & 81 \\95 & 95 & 70 \\75 & 89 & 90 \\92 & 80 & 78 \\99 & 66 & \\77 & &\end{array}$$ At α = .01, test to see if there is any significant difference in the average scores of the students from the three universities. (Note that the sample sizes are not equal.)
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Definitions:

Avoidance Learning

a type of learning where a subject learns to avoid a negative situation or stimulus by performing specific behaviors.

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The increased likelihood of developing certain traits or diseases based on one's genetic makeup.