Do men and women differ in the degree of empathy that they show to a stranger?  Below are data collected with unequal numbers (one less woman than man).  Higher scores reflect greater empathy.  Men   7, 5, 3, 4, 1                                   Women 7,8,10, 7 Using the appropriate t-test  calculate and answer both what is the t-test number and should the null be retained or rejected at .05 alpha? Two tailed test so in appendix use df, .05 alpha and 2 tails.  Which of the following answers is correct? -3.10; reject +3.10; retain =2.89; reject +2.89; retain

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Do men and women differ in the degree of empathy that they show to a stranger?  Below are data collected with unequal numbers (one less woman than man).  Higher scores reflect greater empathy. 

Men   7, 5, 3, 4, 1                                   Women 7,8,10, 7

Using the appropriate t-test  calculate and answer both what is the t-test number and should the null be retained or rejected at .05 alpha? Two tailed test so in appendix use df, .05 alpha and 2 tails. 

Which of the following answers is correct?
-3.10; reject
+3.10; retain
=2.89; reject
+2.89; retain
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