Question

A behavioral psychologist is interested in if the breed of the horse (quarter, thoroughbred, or paint) is related to the number of hours the horse is ridden each week. That is, does the breed of horse relate to the number of hours a week owners ride that horse? He randomly samples 30 participants at a local veterinary asking them the breed of their horse (quarter horse, thoroughbred, or paint): 10 quarter horses, 10 thoroughbred horses, and 10 paint horses. The researcher then asked each participant how many hours on average a week they ride that horse.

A. True
B. False

Answer 1

A psychologist is conducting a study to explore the relationship between the breed of a horse and the number of hours it is ridden weekly, using a sample of 30 horse owners divided equally across three breeds.

Step-by-step explanation:

The question concerns a psychologist who is investigating whether there is a relationship between a horse's breed and the average number of hours per week that owners ride their horses. The research involves a set of participants who are horse owners with one of three specific breeds: Quarter Horses, Thoroughbreds, or Paint Horses. The psychologist has gathered data from a sample of 30 participants, ensuring an equal distribution across the three breeds, with 10 owners per breed. This study is likely aiming to determine if breed-specific characteristics influence riding habits or if other factors are more significant in determining the amount of time spent riding.