The Analysis of Biological Data
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Author: Michael C. Whitlock, Dolph Schluter
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Chapter 13, Problem 21AP
(a)
To determine
To construct: The figure of the difference in the stress level between the females
(b)
To determine
To explain: If the paired-test is appropriate for this data or not.
(c)
To determine
To explain: Whether the paired t-test would be appropriated after a log transformation.
(d)
To determine
To explain: if the sign-test is appropriate for this data or not.
(e)
To determine
To check: Whether the level of stress is same between the females using a sign test.
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