Discussion 1: Z, T, or Chi-Square Test Study

Background: During this week you will identify a research question created in Week 1 that would be best answered by any of the following statistical tests: z test, t test for single sample, independent samples t test, repeated measures t test, or Chi-Square test. This discussion will help you work towards your "Week 3 Assignment 2." If there are no research questions that fit any of these types of statistical analyses, decide on a new question before moving forward with the assignment.

Discussion Assignment Requirements

Initial Posting - In your initial posting for this assignment, include the following:

• Identify an appropriate research question that would require the use of a z-, t-, or Chi-Square test to answer. Pick the question from the list created in Week 1 or identify a new question if there are no appropriate ones from Week 1.

• Describe why this question is appropriate for the selected statistical test.

• Identify the variables in this study and each of their attributes: discrete or continuous, quantitative or categorical, scale of measurement (nominal, ordinal, interval, or ratio), and independent or dependent.

• Explain how the variables do or do not fit the qualifications for the selected statistical test.

• Provide a written explanation for the null and alternative hypotheses.

• Describe the types of errors that could occur.

1. How does the employees' motivation affect the organization Productivity?

2. What are the factors that affect the patient's reaction to treatment?

3. Does the increase in gun ownership affect the crime level in the society?

4. How does the school environment affect the student performance?

5. What is the probability that randomly selected teenager watches movie over three times in a week?

6. Is there any relationship between the traffic congestion and the price of fuel?

7. Is there any relationship between gender and student performance in statistics and science subjects?

8. How does the training frequency affect muscle growth for bodybuilders?

9. What is the relationship between mortality rates and poverty level?

10. How does technological development impact learning in schools?