The Following Data Contains Task Completion Times, in Minutes, Categorized

question 171

Essay

The following data contains task completion times, in minutes, categorized according to the
gender of the machine operator and the machine used. $$\begin{array} { l c c } & \text { Male } & \text { Female } \\\text { Machine 1 } & 15,17 & 16,17 \\\text { Machine 2 } & 14,13 & 15,13 \\\text { Machine 3 } & 16,18 & 17,19\end{array}$$ Assume that two-way ANOVA is used to analyze the data. How are the ANOVA results
affected if the times are converted to hours?

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Definitions:

Muscle Contraction

The tightening of muscle fibers initiated by electrical impulses, leading to shortening of the muscle and movement or force generation.

Sarcoplasmic Reticulum

Smooth endoplasmic reticulum of skeletal muscle cells; surrounds the myofibrils and stores calcium ions.

Calcium Ions

Electrically charged calcium atoms (Ca2+) that play a crucial role in various physiological processes, including muscle contraction, neurotransmitter release, and bone formation.

Muscle Impulses

Electrical signals that travel along the nerve fibers to stimulate muscle contraction.