Question

The data below are from a laboratory study investigating the effectiveness of a drug designed to reduce alcohol cravings in a sample of mice that are genetically bred with a predisposition toward alcohol addiction. For the population of this type of mouse, it is known that its mean alcohol consumption is 600ml per day when alcohol is freely available. The data below are the daily consumption amounts for mice injected with Naltrexone, a drug designed to reduce alcohol cravings. Does the drug significantly reduce alcohol consumption? Use α = .05.

455 610 545 620 410 380 290 330 410 580 620 550

a. Using Excel, perform the appropriate statistical test.

b. Using words, report the statistical results and your research conclusion in a text box.

Answer 1