Test for Difference in Mean Aggression, Thrill Seeking, and Risk Accepting

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NUMBER ONE
a. Descriptive statistics for age
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AGE
N Valid 38681
Missing 0
Mean 20.50
Std. Deviation 4.888
Minimum 16
Maximum 59
Table 1
The table 1 above represents the results of summary statistics for age. It can be observed that the
mean age of the participants was 20.5 years. The standard deviation for the age was 4.89 years.
The youngest person who took part in the survey was 16 years while the oldest participant was
59 years.
b. Frequency table of age categories
Age category
Frequency Percent Valid
Percent
Cumulative
Percent
Valid 18 years 11879 30.7 36.2 36.2
19-21 years 11672 30.2 35.6 71.8
22-25 years 5494 14.2 16.8 88.6
26 years or more 3755 9.7 11.4 100.0
Total 32800 84.8 100.0
Missing System 5881 15.2
Total 38681 100.0
Table 2
The research study categorized the participants into age groups. The age groups were as shown
in the table above. The total number of participants that took part in the survey was 38,681. Out
of these, 11,879 people were 18 years. Those that were between 19 years to 21 years were
11,672. Those that were between 22 years to 25 years were 5494. Lastly, those who were 26
years and more were 3755.
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QUESTION TWO
Tables of descriptive statistics
Cohort descriptive statistics table
cohort
Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative
Percent
Valid
2005 3259 8.4 8.4 8.4
2006 3615 9.3 9.3 17.8
2007 3944 10.2 10.2 28.0
2008 4086 10.6 10.6 38.5
2009 5010 13.0 13.0 51.5
2010 5687 14.7 14.7 66.2
2011 6383 16.5 16.5 82.7
2012 6697 17.3 17.3 100.0
Total 38681 100.0 100.0
Table 3
The table above gives the distribution of the cohorts according to the years of admission. It can
be observed that the highest cohort was in 2012 constituting of 17.3%. The cohort of 2011 came
second constituting to 16.5%. The smallest cohort was that of 2005 which constituted to 8.4%. In
general it can be concluded that the cohort.
Gender descriptive statistics table
GENDER
Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative
Percent
Valid
Male 10449 27.0 27.0 27.0
Female 28232 73.0 73.0 100.0
Total 38681 100.0 100.0
Table 4
Table 4 shows the distribution of respondents by gender. It can be observed that the females
were the majority (28232) constituting to 73%. Their male counterparts were 10449 constituting
to 27% .
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Living arrangement descriptive statistics table
LIVING_ARRANGE
Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative
Percent
Valid
At home 20840 53.9 53.9 53.9
College/student accom 6850 17.7 17.7 71.6
Independently 10991 28.4 28.4 100.0
Total 38681 100.0 100.0
Table 5
Table 5 gives the distribution of respondents by their living arrangements. It can be observed that
20,840 (53.9%) students live home while 6,850 (17.7%) are accommodated in the college. The
rest 28.4% (10,991) have their own independent accommodations.
Faculty descriptive statistics table
FACULTY
Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative
Percent
Valid
Arts and Sciences 9004 23.3 23.3 23.3
Education 15038 38.9 38.9 62.2
Health Sciences 11729 30.3 30.3 92.5
Theology and Philosophy 588 1.5 1.5 94.0
Business 2322 6.0 6.0 100.0
Total 38681 100.0 100.0
Table 6
The table above shows the distribution of students by their faculties. Majority of the students
(38.9%) were pursuing education. 30.3% of the students are pursuing health sciences. Those who
are arts and sciences are 9004 (23.3%) while those pursuing theology and philosophy were only
588 constituting to 1.5% only.
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