A Sociologist Wants to Know Whether There Is a Difference

question 52

Essay

A sociologist wants to know whether there is a difference in the mean number of times that men and women in the U. S. check their Smartphone during the day. Test the hypothesis that the mean number of times that men and women in the U. S. check their Smartphone during the day is different. Following are the summary statistics: Assume that all conditions for testing have been met. Be sure to report the null and alternative hypothesis, test statistic, p-value, your decision regarding the null hypothesis, and your conclusion about the original claim. Round all values to the nearest thousandth.

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Definitions:

Income Levels

Categorizations of individuals or groups based on their earnings from work, investments, or other sources.

Sexual Intercourse

A physical activity involving the sexual organs of at least two people, often associated with reproduction and intimacy.

Sexually Compatible

When two individuals have mutual satisfaction and compatibility in their sexual desires, preferences, and practices.

Male-male Friendships

Social relationships between men characterized by companionship, emotional bonds, and mutual support.