From the Courthouse Records, It Is Found That in 60

question 9

Essay

From the courthouse records, it is found that in 60 divorce cases, the filing for divorce was initiated by the wife 41 times. Using the sign test, test for a difference in filing between husbands and wives. Let α = .05. Hint: Use the continuity correction factor.

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Definitions:

Methodological issue

Pertains to problems or concerns arising from the methods used in a research study.

Systematic observation

A structured method of data collection where researchers observe and record behavior or phenomena according to predefined criteria or standards.

Reliability

The degree to which an assessment tool produces stable and consistent results over repeated measures or occurrences.

Validity

See construct validity, external validity, internal validity.