Statistical Power Between Men and
Women
A researcher is exploring
differences between men and women on ‘number of different recreational drugs
used.’ The researcher collects data on a sample of 50 men and 50 women between
the ages of 18-25. Each participant is asked ‘how many different recreational
drugs have you tried in your life?’ The IV is gender (male/female) and the DV
is ‘number of reported drugs. What are the power issues and what influences
statistical power?
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