A Standard Aptitude Test Is Given to Several Randomly Selected

question 77

Essay

A standard aptitude test is given to several randomly selected programmers, and the scores are
given below for the mathematics and verbal portions of the test. Use the sign test to test the
claim that programmers do better on the mathematics portion of the test. Use a 0.05 level of
significance. $$\begin{array} { l l l l l l l l l l } \text { Mathematics } & 347 & 440 & 327 & 456 & 427 & 349 & 377 & 398 & 425 \\\hline \text { Verbal } & 285 & 378 & 243 & 371 & 340 & 271 & 294 & 322 & 385\end{array}$$

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Definitions:

Destructive Consumer Behaviours

Actions by consumers that intentionally or unintentionally cause harm to the product, environment, or other consumers.

Illegal Activities

Actions or behaviors that are prohibited by law and subject to legal penalties.

Compulsive

Characterized by irresistible urges to perform an action, often repeatedly, against one's conscious wishes.

Point-Of-Purchase

The location or moment where a transaction takes place, often enhanced with advertising or displays to influence consumer behavior.