Research has shown that people are more likely to show dishonest and self-interested behaviors in darkness than

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Research has shown that people are more likely to show dishonest and self-interested behaviors in darkness than in a well-lit environment (Zhong, Bohns, & Gino, 2010). In one experiment, participants were given a set of 20 puzzles and were paid $0.50 for each one solved in a 5-minute period. However, the participants reported their own performance and there was no obvious method for checking their honesty.
Thus, the task provided a clear opportunity to cheat and receive undeserved money. One group of participants was tested in a room with dimmed lighting and a second group was tested in a well-lit room. The reported number of solved puzzles was recorded for each individual. The following data represent results similar to those obtained in the study.
Research has shown that people are more likely to show

a. Is there a significant difference in reported performance between the two conditions? Use a two tailed test with a = .01.
b. Compute Cohen's d to estimate the size of the treatment effect.

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Essentials Of Statistics For The Behavioral Sciences

ISBN: 9781133956570

8th Edition

Authors: Frederick J Gravetter, Larry B. Wallnau

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