The Head of the English Department Wants to Determine If

question 27

Multiple Choice

The head of the English department wants to determine if the average number of students taking
an English course differs depending upon the time of day that the course is being offered.
$$\begin{array} { c c c } \hline \text { Moming } & \text { Aftermoon } & \text { Evening } \\\hline 25 & 25 & 27 \\26 & 24 & 26 \\27 & 18 & 24 \\26 & 20 & 23 \\27 & 23 & 25 \\\hline\end{array}$$
-What is the between-group variance for the data given above.

• A) 23.40
• B) 46.80
• C) 3.90
• D) 7.18

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Definitions:

Deviance

Behaviors or actions that violate social norms and expectations, which can range from minor to serious transgressions.

Determinism

The philosophical theory that all events, including moral choices, are completely determined by previously existing causes, suggesting that free will may be an illusion.

Constructionist Perspective

An approach in sociology and social sciences that emphasizes the ways in which social phenomena are constructed, through language, social context, and cultural practices.

Deviance

Behavior that violates the norms or expectations of a society or group.