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I have been given the task to study a group of students that are completing their BA degree in psychology. The main purpose of the study is to find out their level of satisfaction and to identify the most helpful areas provided by the program. Based upon this information formulate:

Formulate hypothesis for this problem.

Include possible numerical and verbal problem statements.

Present recommendations as to the method that might be suited for this investigation. Determine the statistical procedure needed to accomplish the task.

Define and describe the use the following symbols:

z
x
m
s

How would you define the normal curve of distribution? Why do you think the normal curve of distribution is a bell shape?

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I have been given the task to study a group of students that are completing their BA degree in psychology. The main purpose of the study is to find out their level of satisfaction and to identify the most helpful areas provided by the program. Based upon this information formulate:

Formulate hypothesis for this problem.
Suppose that the level of satisfaction that male students feel about the course is greater than what female students feel. If satisfaction can be classified on a scale, then the ...

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