Assume That the Following Data Set Is Not Normally Distributed

question 31

Multiple Choice

Assume that the following data set is not normally distributed. (21, 18, 4, 9, 14, 16, 17, 12, 15, 8, 7, 5)
If H_a: M_d > 6, then the p value is

• A) .0161.
• B) .0029.
• C) .0537.
• D) .0322.
• E) .0192.

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Definitions:

Null Hypothesis

A hypothesis that assumes no significant difference or effect, serving as a default position until evidence indicates otherwise.

Pearsons Correlation

A measure of the linear correlation between two variables X and Y, giving a value between +1 and -1 inclusive, where 1 is total positive linear correlation, 0 is no linear correlation, and −1 is total negative linear correlation.

Ranks Of Data

The order of data points based on their value, usually from smallest to largest, used in non-parametric statistical analyses.

Pearson's Correlation

A measure of the linear correlation between two variables, ranging from -1 to +1.