Entries by Daphne Hanson

An analyst trying to determine if there are statistically significant differences

Image transcription text An analyst trying to determine if there are statistically significant differences in the number of Cambridge College students enrolled in Boston, Lawrence, and Springfield should use F- test. (Yes or No) An analyst trying to determine if there are statistically significant differences in the number of Cambridge College students enrolled in Boston, […]

Obesity among adults

During the past 20 years, obesity among adults has risen significantly in the United States. The latest data from the National Center for Health Statistics show that 30 percent of U.S. adults who are 20 years of age and older—over 60 million people—are obese. This increase is not limited to adults. The percentage of young […]

Effects of Violent Video Games on Aggressive Behavior

Compare the use of participants, the measures, tests, and research designs, and the limitations in these three sources: “Effects of Violent Video Games on Aggressive Behavior, Aggressive Cognition, Aggressive effect, Physiological Arousal, and Prosocial Behavior: A Meta-Analytic Review of the Scientific Literature” by Craig Anderson and Brad J. Bushman, “Let the Games Begin: The Relationship […]

Depression and other mental health disorders

Depression and other mental health disorders oftentimes go undiagnosed because of the stigma associated with them. This is particularly dangerous, due to the fact that suicide is far too often the unfortunate outcome for those who fail to seek help or be treated for mental health issues. Imagine that you are a high school guidance […]