The Data Collected for Studying Whether or Not There Is

question 54

Multiple Choice

The data collected for studying whether or not there is a difference between the number of hours men and women watch television is summarized below.To compute the test value, the data from both samples
Should be combined, arranged in order, and ranked according to each group.What is the sum of the ranks
For each group?

• A)The sum of the ranks for the men is 162.5, and the sum of the ranks for the woman is 137.5.
• B)The sum of the ranks for the men is 170, and the sum of the ranks for the woman is 130.
• C)The sum of the ranks for the men is 130, and the sum of the ranks for the woman is 170.
• D)The sum of the ranks for the men is 137.5, and the sum of the ranks for the woman is 162.5.

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Definitions:

Focal Person

A central individual within a study, project, or organizational context who is the primary subject of analysis or consideration.

Role Senders

Individuals or groups that have expectations about how a particular role should be performed, influencing the behavior of the person in that role.

Preferences

Specific likes or choices of an individual or group, often influencing decision-making.

Role Set

The array of roles a person occupies in a social structure, encompassing a variety of social expectations and behaviors.