A Study Was Conducted to Determine If the Salaries of Librarians

question 24

Essay

A study was conducted to determine if the salaries of librarians from two neighboring cities were equal. Asample of 15 librarians from each city was randomly selected. The mean from the first city was $28,900 with astandard deviation of $2300. The mean from the second city was $30,300 with a standard deviation of $2100.Test the hypothesis that the salaries from both cities are equal.

---

Definitions:

Federal Jurisdiction

The legal authority of federal or national government bodies to legislate and adjudicate matters, as distinguished from state or local jurisdictions.

Personal Freedoms

The rights and liberties that allow individuals to express themselves, live without government interference, and make personal choices.

Charter

A legal document or authorization establishing a corporation or municipality and defining its rights and privileges.

Transfer-Payment Schemes

Governmental distributions of money without corresponding provision of goods or services, often aimed at achieving social or economic policy objectives.