A Random Sample of N = 36 Observations from a Quantitative

question 48

Short Answer

A random sample of n = 36 observations from a quantitative population produced a mean = 2.5 and a standard deviation s = 0.30. Suppose your research objective is to show that the population mean exceeds 2.4.
Find the standard error of the mean.
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Do the data provide sufficient evidence to indicate that > 2.3. Test at = 0.05.
Test statistic = ______________
Critical Value(s) = ______________
Conclusion: ______________
Interpretation: __________________________________________
Calculate the p-value for the test statistic above.
p-value = ______________
Use the p-value to draw a conclusion at the 5% significance level.
Conclusion: ______________
Compare the two conclusions. Are they the same?
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Find the critical value of used for rejecting H₀.
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Calculate = P(accept H₀ when = 2.5).
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Definitions:

Temporal Precedence

The principle that establishes the need for a cause to occur before its effect, crucial in establishing causal relationships in research.

Causation

The action of causing something, indicating a relationship between two events where one directly effects the change in the other.

Behavior

The actions or reactions of an object or organism, often in response to its environment or stimuli.

Alternative Explanations

Other possible interpretations or reasons that could account for observed outcomes or phenomena, challenging the initial hypothesis.