A Recent Study Claimed That at Least 15

question 38

Essay

A recent study claimed that at least 15 % of junior high students are overweight. In a sample of 160 students, 18 were found to be overweight. At α=0.05 , test the claim.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Dissonance

A psychological phenomenon where an individual experiences discomfort due to holding conflicting cognitions, prompting them to seek consistency.

Role Playing

A method for exploring the behaviors and attitudes of individuals by having them act out roles in specific scenarios.

Situational Attribution

The process of attributing a person's behavior to external or situational factors, as opposed to internal dispositions.

Dispositional

Relating to inherent qualities or tendencies of a person's character or temperament.