a) What would be the null hypothesis and alternative hypothesis in this study? b) What is your tcrit (t critical value)? c) Is there a significant difference between the two groups? d) Interpret your answer. e) Write out your t-value in APA format. *ANSWER ALL PARTS OF THE QUESTION*
Researchers want to examine the effect of perceived control on health complaints of geriatric patients in a long-term care facility. Thirty patients are randomly selected to participate in the study. Half are given a plant to care for and half are given a plant but the care is conducted by the staff. Number of health complaints are recorded for each patient over the following seven days. Compute the appropriate t-test for the data provided below.
|
Control over Plant |
No Control over Plant |
|
23 |
35 |
|
12 |
21 |
|
6 |
26 |
|
15 |
24 |
|
18 |
17 |
|
5 |
23 |
|
21 |
37 |
|
18 |
22 |
|
34 |
16 |
|
10 |
38 |
|
23 |
23 |
|
14 |
41 |
|
19 |
27 |
|
23 |
24 |
|
8 |
32 |
a) What would be the null hypothesis and alternative hypothesis in this study?
b) What is your tcrit (t critical value)?
c) Is there a significant difference between the two groups?
d) Interpret your answer.
e) Write out your t-value in APA format.
*ANSWER ALL PARTS OF THE QUESTION*
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