The Following Data Was Collected as Part of a Study

question 32

Multiple Choice

The following data was collected as part of a study examining whether there is a difference between the number of hours men and women watch television. The values represent the number of hours a subject watched television on a designated Monday night. In the process of computing the test value the data from both samples should be combined, arranged in order, and ranked according to each group. Calculate the sum of th for both groups. Lower values rank ahead of higher ones.
$\begin{array}{l|llllllllllll}\text { Men } & 2.0 & 1.5 & 3.0 & 2.5 & 2.0 & 1.0 & 0.0 & 2.0 & 1.5 & 2.5 & 2.0 & 2.0 \\\hline \text { Women } & 2.0 & 2.5 & 1.0 & 1.0 & 1.5 & 2.5 & 2.0 & 1.0 & 2.0 & 1.5 & 1.0 & 0.0\end{array}$

• A) The sum of the ranks for the men is 130, and the sum of the ranks for the woman is 170.
• B) The sum of the ranks for the men is 137.5, and the sum of the ranks for the woman is 162.5.
• C) The sum of the ranks for the men is 170, and the sum of the ranks for the woman is 130.
• D) The sum of the ranks for the men is 162.5, and the sum of the ranks for the woman is 137.5.

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Definitions:

Internal State

The condition or situation of an individual's inner self, typically referring to mental, emotional, or physiological status.

Equilibrium

A state of balance or stability, where different elements are in harmonious or stable proportions.

Tension

The state of being stretched tight, which can refer to physical objects or a psychological state of stress or anxiety.

Nonmotivating

Activities or stimuli that do not provoke interest, excitement, or drive in an individual.