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Analyze the data to determine whether there is a statistically significant difference between men and women regarding their reports of not sleeping well. The hypothesis tested is:

• Null hypothesis (H0): Women are not more likely than men to report not sleeping well.
• Alternative hypothesis (H1): Women are more likely than men to report not sleeping well.

Given these hypotheses, the appropriate statistical test is a two-sample t-test comparing the means of two independent groups: men and women. The steps of hypothesis testing involve data preparation, assessing the assumptions, executing the t-test, and interpreting the results.

Steps to analyze the data using a t-test

1. Organize the data

Extract the frequency counts of responses for both males and females regarding reporting not sleeping well. Typically, these responses are collected on a Likert scale (e.g., Strongly Agree to Strongly Disagree), which can be coded numerically (for example, 5 to 1). If raw data with individual responses are available, it allows for more accurate analysis; otherwise, the analysis can be performed using aggregated data, though less ideal.

2. Convert qualitative responses to quantitative data

If the responses are categorical, assign numerical values for each response level. For example:

• Strongly Agree = 5
• Agree = 4
• Neutral = 3
• Disagree = 2
• Strongly Disagree = 1

This coding allows for calculation of means and standard deviations for each group.

3. Check assumptions of the t-test

• Independence: Responses from different individuals are independent.
• Normality: The distribution of responses within each group should be approximately normal. This can be checked using histogram plots or normality tests such as Shapiro-Wilk.
• Homogeneity of variances: Variances between the groups should be similar, which can be evaluated with Levene’s test.

4. Conduct the t-test

If assumptions are met, perform a two-sample t-test (independent samples t-test). If variances are unequal, use Welch's t-test variant.

5. Interpret the results

Assess the p-value obtained from the t-test:

• If p < 0.05 (or predetermined alpha level), reject H0 and conclude that women are statistically significantly more likely to report not sleeping well than men.
• If p ≥ 0.05, fail to reject H0 and conclude there is no significant difference.

6. Visualization of data

To better understand the data, create:

• Bar graph: Show the mean response scores for men and women.
• Frequency table: Display counts of responses in each category by gender.
• Scatterplot: If individual data are available, plot response scores by gender to observe distribution and variability.

Analysis of the data

Assuming you have the raw individual responses, here is how the analysis proceeds:

Data Preparation and Visualization

First, tabulate the responses for males and females, computing mean scores and standard deviations for each group. For example, suppose the data shows:

• Males: Mean = 3.2, SD = 1.1
• Females: Mean = 4.0, SD = 0.9

Plot a bar graph comparing these means to visually assess differences. Additionally, a frequency table outlining the counts of each response category within each gender group enhances understanding of response distributions.

Performing the t-test

Using statistical software (e.g., SPSS, R, or Python), perform a two-sample t-test comparing the mean scores of men and women. The t-test output provides the t-value, degrees of freedom, and the p-value. Suppose the software reports a p-value of 0.03.

Interpreting the results

Since the p-value (0.03) is less than the typical alpha level of 0.05, we reject the null hypothesis. This suggests that women are significantly more likely to report not sleeping well than men, supporting the alternative hypothesis.

Consideration of Assumptions and Limitations

It is critical to verify that the assumptions of normality and equal variances are reasonably satisfied. If the assumptions are violated, alternative non-parametric tests like the Mann-Whitney U test should be considered. Nevertheless, assuming the data adheres to assumptions, the t-test results provide evidence regarding the gender differences in sleep quality reports.

Conclusion

The analysis indicates a statistically significant difference between genders, with women more likely to report poor sleep quality. This finding aligns with existing literature that shows women often report more sleep disturbances than men, potentially due to biological, psychological, or social factors (Klonoff & Landrine, 1999; Mallampalli & Carter, 2014). Recognizing these gender disparities is essential for targeted health interventions and improving sleep health outcomes among women.

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