Comparing Variability of Data Sets: Learn It 2

Using Technology to Obtain Descriptive Statistics

Let’s use the statistical technology tool to further explore some data.

Recall the sleep study in which you investigated whether college students’ chronotypes tend to be larks (morning people) or owls (night people) by examining graphical representations of the data.

Step 1) Select the Single Group tab.

Step 2) Locate the drop-down menu under Enter Data and select From Textbook.

Step 3) Locate the drop-down menu under Data Set and select Sleep Study: Average Sleep.

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