Produce an SPSS output for an independent- samples t-test comparing male and female scores on self-esteem.
a.) what are the null and alternative hypothesis?
b.) What is the value of Cohen's d? Report in APA format.
c.) What might be concluded from this hypothetical study (males vs. females self-esteem test)? In this conclusion, please consider possible limitations of the study as well as recommendations for future research.
The researcher conducted an analysis for her employer and found a t-value just short of the critical region using a two-tailed test. She has to fail to reject the null hypothesis but fears this may affect her research funding and possibly her employment. Then she remembers one-tailed test? Why or why not?