Data Set 10-1: A college teacher was assigned 4 freshmen advisees. He administered an attitude scale that measured liberalism-conservatism. Four years later, just before graduation, all 4 took the same scale again. High scores indicate conservative attitude. The following scores were obtained.
$$\begin{array} { c c }
2006 & 2010 \
\hline 26 & 15 \
22 & 23 \
17 & 14 \
15 & 10
\end{array}$$
-The proper conclusion for the experiment described in Data Set 10-1 is
A) there was a significant shift in attitudes from conservative to liberal (p

Question

Data Set 10-1: A college teacher was assigned 4 freshmen advisees. He administered an attitude scale that measured liberalism-conservatism. Four years later, just before graduation, all 4 took the same scale again. High scores indicate conservative attitude. The following scores were obtained.
 $$\begin{array} { c c } 
2006 & 2010 \
\hline 26 & 15 \
22 & 23 \
17 & 14 \
15 & 10
\end{array}$$
-The proper conclusion for the experiment described in Data Set 10-1 is
A) there was a significant shift in attitudes from conservative to liberal (p < .05)
B) there was a significant shift in attitudes from liberal to conservative (p < .05)
C) there was no significant shift in attitudes.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The data shows mixed changes in attitudes (some scores increased, some decreased, and some remained relatively stable), indicating no clear trend towards either conservatism or liberalism across all individuals. Without statistical analysis provided, the most cautious conclusion is that there was no significant shift in attitudes.

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Data Set 10-1: a College Teacher Was Assigned 4 Freshmen $\begin{array} { c c } 2006 & 2010 \\\hline 26 & 15 \\22 & 23 \\17 & 14 \\15 & 10\end{array}$