A Professor of Women's Studies Is Interested in Determining If

question 31

Multiple Choice

A professor of women's studies is interested in determining if stress affects the menstrual cycle. Ten women are randomly sampled for an experiment and randomly divided into two groups. One of the groups is subjected to high stress for two months while the other lives in a relatively stress-free environment. The professor measures the menstrual cycle (in days) of each woman during the second month. The following data are obtained. Assume you are evaluating H ₀ using the t test. The df for determining t crit are _________.

• A) 4
• B) 9
• C) 8
• D) 3

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Definitions:

Anatomical Characteristics

Physical features and structures of an organism or body part, distinguished by their shape, size, and functional significance.

Sex

The biological distinction between male and female organisms, typically categorized by reproductive functions.

Functionalism, Conflict, Interactionist Theory

Three major sociological perspectives where functionalism focuses on societal stability, conflict theory on inequality and power struggles, and interactionism on daily social interactions.

Feminist, Misogynist View

A perspective that examines the dynamics of feminism and misogyny, often discussing the contrast between feminist empowerment and misogynistic practices.