Step 2 Question 2

If we use an = .05, using a t-table, what is the critical value for this question? Draw the t-critical distribution and put the critical value(s) and shade the critical region on the distribution.

Research Question:

Did those that self-identified as heterosexual score significantly different on the Stress Subscale pre-treatment than those that self-identified as LGB+?

A sample of n = 585 college students were selected to participate in the study. In the sample, n = 370 individuals self-identified as heterosexual and n = 215 individuals self-identified as LGB+. The mean score on the stress scale for those that self-identified as heterosexual was M = 27.48 with SS = 540.25 (SD = 1.221). The mean score on the stress scale for those that self-identified as LGB+ was M = 30. 47 with SS = 1938.86 (SD = 3.01).