A Researcher Wished to Evaluate the Operating Life of a Certain

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Short Answer

A researcher wished to evaluate the operating life of a certain brand of storage battery. A group of 30, brand-new batteries was selected and placed in 30 identical automobiles. The lights in each automobile were then turned on (without running the engines), and the length of time before the batteries were fully discharged (lights went out) was recorded. The scores, in hours, were: 15, 10, 20, 18, 18, 11, 11, 11, 11, 12, 12, 12, 10, 9, 9, 8, 9, 9, 11, 11, 11, 15, 12, 12, 12, 10, 12, 12, 15, 12.
-Calculate the median.

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Definitions:

Depressogenic Attributional Style

A cognitive pattern where individuals habitually attribute negative experiences to internal, stable, and global causes, potentially leading to or exacerbating depression.

Passive Attributional Style

A tendency to attribute negative events to external, stable, and global factors, leading to feelings of helplessness and depression.

Increasing Hopefulness

The process of fostering a more optimistic and positive outlook towards future outcomes or possibilities.

Onset Of Depression

The initial phase or start of depressive episodes, characterized by a noticeable decline in mood and functioning.