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Question 209

A psychologist conducted a study to assess the effectiveness of a new mindfulness app in reducing the number of cravings in individuals trying to quit smoking over a one-week period.

  • Group 1 (Experimental): Used the mindfulness app (N1=6N_1 = 6N1​=6)
  • Group 2 (Control): Used a basic tracking app (N2=6N_2 = 6N2​=6)

The calculated value of U U\,U was found to be 5.

Table 1: Critical Values of U U\,U for a One-Tailed Test at p≤0.05p \le 0.05p≤0.05

N1N_1N1​N2=5N_2 = 5N2​=5N2=6N_2 = 6N2​=6N2=7N_2 = 7N2​=7
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Using the information provided in Table 1, explain whether the mindfulness app was significantly effective in reducing cravings.

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