1) A team is analyzing data comparing abilities of males and females. Their analysis finds the following:
Pain tolerance in seconds |
Males |
Females |
Average |
250 |
176 |
Standard Deviation |
89 |
96 |
t-test, p=0.26 |
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The team's hypothesis is that females have a higher pain tolerance than males. One member of the team argues that the data i supporting the hypothesis. Do you agree or disagree? Why? Be sure to explain what the data indicates and the significance of the results.