A Data Analyst for a Large Games Software Company Conducted

question 16

Multiple Choice

A data analyst for a large games software company conducted research into the influence of online gaming (measured in minutes daily spent playing online games) and studying (measured in minutes daily spent studying) on male adolescents' academic performance (measured by an end of term test score) . She reported the following:
Gaming (centred) , b = 0.190, t = 3.23, p = 0.015. How would you interpret her findings?

• A) At the mean value of online gaming, there is a significant negative relationship between studying and test score.
• B) At the mean value of online gaming, there is a significant positive relationship between studying and test score.
• C) At the mean value of online gaming, there is no relationship between studying and test score.
• D) At the mean value of online gaming, there is a significant relationship between studying and test score.

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Definitions:

Ventilations

The movement of air between the environment and the lungs via inhalation and exhalation, used in respiratory processes.

Respiratory Center

Group of nerve cells in the medulla oblongata that sends out nerve impulses on a rhythmic basis, resulting in involuntary inspiration on an ongoing basis.

Intercostal Nerves

Nerves located between the ribs that play a role in the respiratory process by controlling the muscles of the chest wall.

Alveolar Walls

Thin layers of tissue forming the air sacs in the lungs, where gas exchange with the blood takes place.