Suppose That Six Different E-Readers Were Evaluated by Two Senior

question 8

Multiple Choice

Suppose that six different e-readers were evaluated by two senior citizen groups
With respect to their suitability for use among the older segment of the population. The
Rankings from 1 (best) to 6 (worst) are shown below. Using the appropriate
Nonparametric method, the value of the calculated test statistic to determine if there is a
Difference in the rankings between the two magazines is $$\begin{array} { | c | c | c | } \hline \text { Model } & \text { Group 1 } & \text { Group 2 } \\\hline \text { Kindle 3 } & 1 & 1 \\\hline \text { Sony Reader } & 2 & 3 \\\hline \text { Kindle DX } & 3 & 2 \\\hline \text { Alex } & 4 & 6 \\\hline \text { Kobo eReader } & 5 & 4 \\\hline \text { COOL-ER } & 6 & 5 \\\hline\end{array}$$

• A) 2.5
• B) 3
• C) 5.5
• D) 7.5
• E) 10

Differentiate between budget lines and indifference curves in terms of slope, convexity, and what they represent.

Grasp the fundamentals of indifference curve analysis and its assumptions.

Recognize how changes in income and prices of goods affect budget lines.

Understand the concept of total utility and how it is represented on an indifference map.

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