· Describe the research problem. · Conduct a literature review, and locate two articles that relate to the research problem. · Use the articles to assist in describing the problem. · Formulate the null hypothesis and the alternative hypothesis. · Determine if the null hypothesis should be rejected or retained, based on the results. · Support the decision with 3-5 references from the text. Write a 700- to 1,050-word summary paper with your results. Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.Research Data Critique Scenario One The CEO of ABC manufacturing commissioned a study to look at the differences between the current salaries of her employees by employee job title. There were three job categories: clerical, custodial, and managerial. The study collected current salary data of the three groups and the researcher conducted a statistic and the results are presented below. Using the five steps of hypothesis testing, explain what the researcher might have done, including the appropriate analysis, and interpret the results. Are there any problems with this study? If so, explain what they are. Average Salary Clerical (n = 363) $27,838.54 Custodial (n = 27) $30,938.89 Manager (n = 84) $63,977.80 Test statistic = 434.48, p< .05 References: Agrawal, A., Madden, P. A. F., Buchholz, K. K., Heath, A. C., & Lynskey, M. T. (2008). Transitions to regular smoking and to nicotine dependence in women using cannabis. Drug and Alcohol Dependence, 95, 107–114. Aillaud, M., & Piolat, A. (2012). Influence of gender on judgment of dark and nondark humor. Individual Differences Research, 10, 211–222. Albert, U., Salvi, V., Saracco, P., Bogetto, P., & Maina, G. (2007). Health-related quality of life among first-degree relatives of patients with obsessive-compulsive disorder in Italy. Psychiatric Services, 58(7), 970–976. Altamura, A. C., Dell’Osso, B., Vismara, S., & Mundo, E. (2008). May duration of untreated illness influence the long-term course of major depressive disorder? European Psychiatry, 23, 92–96. American Psychological Association. (2009). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (6th ed.). Washington, DC: Author. Andrade, A. M., Kresge, D. L., Teixeira, P. J., Baptista, F., & Melanson, K. J. (2012). Does eating slowly influence appetite and energy intake when water intake is controlled? International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, 9, 135. doi:10.1186/1479-5868-9-135 Apatu, E., Alperin, M., Miner, K. R., & Wiljer, D. (2013). A drive through web 2.0: An exploration of driving safety promotion on FacebookTM. Health Promotion Practice, 14, 88–95. doi:10.1177/1524839911405845 Azrin, N. H., Brooks, J., Kellen, M. J., Ehle, C., & Vinas, V. (2008). Speed of eating as a determinant of the bulimic desire to vomit. Child & Family Behavior Therapy, 30, 263–270. doi:10.1080/07317100802275728 Bachner, J., Raffetseder, P., Walz, B., & Schredl, M. (2012). The effects of dream socialization in childhood on d.

1. · Describe the research problem.
· Conduct a literature review, and locate two articles that relate
to the research problem.
· Use the articles to assist in describing the problem.
· Formulate the null hypothesis and the alternative hypothesis.
· Determine if the null hypothesis should be rejected or
retained, based on the results.
· Support the decision with 3-5 references from the text.
Write a 700- to 1,050-word summary paper with your results.
Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.Research
Data Critique Scenario One
The CEO of ABC manufacturing commissioned a study to look
at the differences between the current salaries of her employees
by employee job title. There were three job categories: clerical,
custodial, and managerial. The study collected current salary
data of the three groups and the researcher conducted a statistic
and the results are presented below. Using the five steps of
hypothesis testing, explain what the researcher might have
done, including the appropriate analysis, and interpret the
results. Are there any problems with this study? If so, explain
what they are.
Average Salary
Clerical (n = 363) $27,838.54
Custodial (n = 27) $30,938.89
Manager (n = 84) $63,977.80
Test statistic = 434.48, p< .05

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