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A researcher is interested in whether frequencies of ice cream preference are evenly distributed across the three categories of vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry. Use the data in the table below to test the prediction that ice cream preference is evenly distributed. **Report the observed chi-square statistic to 4 decimal places. Ice Cream Preference N Vanilla 81 Chocolate 66 Strawberry 45  

On discussion forums, you should write lengthy posts to fully explain your perspective. 

Groupthink is something teams should work to achieve. 

In an interview, it’s ok to criticize your former organization or supervisor when explaining why you decided to seek alternative employment. 

In terms of productivity, it is better to schedule meetings in the morning rather than the afternoon. 

The following tables summarize responses from a survey asking college students to respond to the following question: “Within the last 30 days, how often do you think the typical student at your school used alcohol?” Both men and women responded to this question. Use the data below to calculate the observed chi-square statistic. **Report your answer to 4 decimal places.   Perceptions of Typical Alcohol Use Gender Never 1 + Days Daily Female 11 58 37 Male 12 42 52  

Use the findings from the chi-square test on ice-cream preference to determine which conclusion most appropriately describes the results.

Conceptually, what are the “observed frequencies” telling us?

Round the following value to four decimal places: 3.666666666

Studies concerned with the effectiveness of subliminal perception have looked at changes in product desirability as a function of messages presented at sub-threshold levels of stimulation.  In those studies, the measure of product desirability is called the _____ variable.