Z-test Lab Assignment Template

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PSY252 Lab Assignment <Z-test Lab> A researcher examined whether an iPhone app designed to train the brain improved intelligence among 20 volunteers who practiced with the iPhone app for one month. After one month, the volunteers completed an IQ test, which has a population mean of 100 and SD of 15. 1. Write the null and alternative hypotheses (directional) for this study both in symbols and in sentences. (2 points) H 0 : H 1 : 2. Define the critical region for this study using an alpha level of .05. Use a one-tailed test or a two-tailed test based on the above hypotheses. (1 point) 3. For your own unique Data Set, use JASP to generate descriptive statistics. Solve the formula for your z test statistic. Show the steps you take to complete the calculation. (1 point for descriptive statistics table, 2 points for z test calculation) 4. Using your Data Set, complete a z-test in JASP. Include a screen shot of the window where you specify your analysis (select your variables and the test) and paste your results output here. (2 points for analysis, 1 point for results output) 5. Based on the above resulting z-score statistic, what is your conclusion regarding the above hypotheses? Did the data support the researchers’ hypothesis or not? (1 points) 1 Your Name Session Dataset # Type Here Type Here Type Here
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