A Researcher Sampled 16 Couples and Measured the Mean Difference

question 19

Multiple Choice

A researcher sampled 16 couples and measured the mean difference in their marital satisfaction.Each couple was paired and the differences in their ratings (on a 7-point scale) were taken.If the mean difference in satisfaction ratings for this sample was 1.8 ± 2.0 (M_D ± S_D) ,then what is the decision at a .05 level of significance?

• A) Satisfaction ratings do not significantly differ, t(14) = 0.90.
• B) Satisfaction ratings do not significantly differ, t(15) = 0.90.
• C) Satisfaction ratings significantly differ, t(14) = 3.60.
• D) Satisfaction ratings significantly differ, t(15) = 3.60.

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