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C H A P T E R 8
386
Chapter 8 Paired t Test and Wilcoxon Test 387
(b)
After computing the difference between the pretest score and posttest score
(Diff = Week1 – Week2), a histogram with normal curve was plotted for this difference
(Diff). The graph below presents a symmetrical (bell-shaped) normal curve for Diff,
thus satisfying this criterion.
388 PART IV: MEASURING DIFFERENCES OVER TIME
(c)
The paired t test revealed the following:
During week 1, it required a mean of 302 seconds for employees to make their entries
on the website; by week 2, that was down to a mean of 241 seconds. This 61 second
reduction is statistically significant since the p value of < .001 is less than the specified
α level of .05. Based on these findings, we would reject H0, and not reject H1.
(d)
In order to assess the efficiency of a new website for employees to enter their hours,
we gathered data on 134 employees tracking how long it took them to make the nec-
essary entries correctly. In the first week, mean completion time was 302 seconds; by
week 2, that was down to 241 seconds. This 61 second reduction is statistically sig-
nificant (p < .001) suggesting a relatively brief learning curve for this website. Based
on these findings, we reject H0 and accept H1.
Chapter 8 Paired t Test and Wilcoxon Test 389
(b)
After computing the difference between the pretest score and posttest score
(Diff = Week1 – Week2), a histogram with normal curve was plotted for this difference
(Diff). The graph below presents a symmetrical (bell-shaped) normal curve for Diff,
thus satisfying this criterion.
390 PART IV: MEASURING DIFFERENCES OVER TIME
(c)
The paired t test revealed the following:
During week 1, it required a mean of 302 seconds for employees to make their entries
on the website; by week 2, that was up to a mean of 331 seconds. This 30 second increase
is statistically significant since the p value of < .001 is less than the specified
α level of .05. Based on these findings, we would reject H0, and not reject H1.
(d)
In order to assess the efficiency of a new website for employees to enter their hours,
we gathered data on 27 employees tracking how long it took them to make the
necessary entries correctly. In the first week, mean completion time was 302 seconds;
by week 2, that was up to 331 seconds. This statistically significant 9.6% increase in
data entry time was unexpected (p < .001). We will be reviewing the functionality of
this website and our training protocol to better comprehend and improve this
outcome. Based on these findings, we reject H0 and accept H1.
Chapter 8 Paired t Test and Wilcoxon Test 391
(b)
After computing the difference between the pretest score and posttest score
(Diff = Time1 – Time2), a histogram with normal curve was plotted for this difference
(Diff). The graph below presents a symmetrical (bell-shaped) normal curve for Diff,
thus satisfying this criterion.
392 PART IV: MEASURING DIFFERENCES OVER TIME
(c)
The paired t test revealed the following:
Prior to the heart health seminar, attendees reported that they took the stairs
(as opposed to the elevator) an average of 2.25 times per week; a week after the seminar,
that number increased to 2.44, however, using an α level of .05, the observed
p value of .270 suggests that this difference is not statistically significant.
(d)
In an effort to increase healthy behaviors, a heart health seminar was offered to
voluntary participants. Prior to the presentation, each attendee was asked to write
down the number of times that he or she used the stairs instead of the elevator at
work over the course of the last week; a week after the seminar, the same data were
gathered from those who attended. Prior to the seminar, attendees reported using
the stairs an average of 2.25 times per week; a week after the seminar, that figure
increased to 2.44 times per week. This modest increase in stair usage produced a
p value of .270 suggesting that the mean weekly change in stair usage is not
statistically significant (using a traditional .05 α level); as such, we accept H0 and
reject H1. Based on these findings, we are considering retooling this seminar.
Chapter 8 Paired t Test and Wilcoxon Test 393
(b)
After computing the difference between the pretest score and posttest score
(Diff = Time1 – Time2), a histogram with normal curve was plotted for this difference
(Diff). The graph below presents a symmetrical (bell-shaped) normal curve for Diff,
thus satisfying this criterion.
394 PART IV: MEASURING DIFFERENCES OVER TIME
(c)
The paired t test revealed the following:
Prior to the heart health seminar, attendees reported that they took the stairs
(as opposed to the elevator) an average of 4.54 times per week; a week after the
seminar, that number increased to 7.00; using an α level of .05, the observed p value
of .025 suggests that this difference is statistically significant. Based on these
f indings, I would reject H0 and not reject H1.
(d)
In an effort to increase healthy behaviors, a heart health seminar was offered to vol-
untary participants. Prior to the presentation, each attendee was asked to write down
the number of times that he or she used the stairs instead of the elevator at work over
the course of the last week; a week after the seminar, the same data were gathered
from those who attended. Prior to the seminar, attendees reported using the stairs an
average of 4.54 times per week; a week after the seminar, that figure increased to
7.00 times per week (∆% = 54); this increase is statistically significant (p = .025) using
the traditional .05 α level. Per the p value, we reject H0 and accept H1. These findings
suggest that the seminar was useful. It would be interesting to see if these figures are
sustainable over time.
Chapter 8 Paired t Test and Wilcoxon Test 395
(b)
After computing the difference between the pretest score and posttest score
(Diff = Baseline – Week5), a histogram with normal curve was plotted for this differ-
ence (Diff). The graph below presents a symmetrical (bell-shaped) normal curve for
Diff, thus satisfying this criterion.
396 PART IV: MEASURING DIFFERENCES OVER TIME
(c)
The paired t test revealed the following:
The mean baseline score on the ADI was 53.83; after 5 weeks of therapy, it was 52.44.
This 1.39-point decrease is statistically insignificant (p = .180, α = .05). Based on these
findings, we would not reject H0, and reject H1.
(d)
To determine the effectiveness of short-term therapy to reduce depression, we gath-
ered baseline depression data from 18 participants using the Acme Depression
Inventory (ADI), which renders a score from 0 to 75 (0 = low depression . . . 75 = high
depression). We readministered the ADI after 5 weeks of the therapy. We detected a
statistically insignificant 2.6% drop in mean depression score from 53.83 to 52.44
(p = .180, α = .05). Based on these findings, we would not reject H0, and reject H1.
Considering the depression is moving in the right direction, we will continue to
research this topic and refine our methods in the hope of enhancing the strength of
this treatment protocol.
Chapter 8 Paired t Test and Wilcoxon Test 397
(b)
After computing the difference between the pretest score and posttest score
(Diff = Baseline – Week5), a histogram with normal curve was plotted for this
difference (Diff). The graph below presents a symmetrical (bell-shaped) normal curve
for Diff, hence this criterion is not satisfied. The Wilcoxon test will be used here.
398 PART IV: MEASURING DIFFERENCES OVER TIME
(c)
The paired t test revealed the following:
Test Statisticsb
Week05 -
Baseline
Z -2.995a
Asymp. Sig. (2-tailed) .003
a. Based on positive ranks.
b. Wilcoxon Signed Ranks Test
NOTE: The Wilcoxon test computed the p value of .003, but the output does not include
the means for the variables. To facilitate the documentation process, run descriptive
statistics for Baseline and Week05:
Statistics
Baseline Week05
N Valid 15 15
Missing 0 0
Mean 69.80 67.00
Median 70.00 66.00
Mode 70 65a
Std. Deviation 2.007 3.485
Variance 4.029 12.143
Range 6 13
Minimum 67 61
Maximum 73 74
a. Multiple modes exist. The smallest value is
shown
The mean baseline score on the ADI was 69.8; after 5 weeks of therapy, it was 67.0.
We found this 2.8-point decrease in ADI to be statistically significant (p = .003, α = .05).
Based on these findings, we would reject H0, and not reject H1.
(d)
To determine the effectiveness of short-term therapy to reduce depression, we
gathered baseline depression data from 15 participants using the Acme Depression
Inventory (ADI), which renders a score from 0 to 75 (0 = low depression . . . 75 = high
depression). We readministered the ADI after 5 weeks of the therapy. We detected a
statistically significant 4% drop in mean depression score from 69.8 to 67.0 (p = .003,
α = .05). Based on these findings, we would reject H0, and not reject H1. We will
continue to research this topic and refine our methods in the hope of enhancing the
strength of this treatment protocol.
Chapter 8 Paired t Test and Wilcoxon Test 399
(b)
After computing the difference between the pretest score and posttest score
(Diff = Game1 – Game2), a histogram with normal curve was plotted for this differ-
ence (Diff). The graph below presents a symmetrical (bell-shaped) normal curve for
diff despite the slightly skewed distribution, thus satisfying this criterion.
400 PART IV: MEASURING DIFFERENCES OVER TIME
(c)
The paired t test revealed the following:
Twenty students bowled an initial game and scored an average of 90, then a coach
provided 15 minutes of instructions based on observations made during the student’s
first game. Students’ average score in the second game was 95. This 5-point increase
produced a p level of .108; since this is greater than the α level of .05, this is considered
to be a statistically insignificant difference. Based on these findings, we would accept H0,
and reject H1.
(d)
To assess the effectiveness of short-term coaching, 20 students bowled one game with
a coach observing unobtrusively. Next, the coach provided 15 minutes of individual
coaching, after which, each student bowled a second game. On the average, scores
were 5 points higher in the second game (95, up from 90 in their first game). This
finding is considered to be statistically insignificant (p = .108, α = .05). These findings
suggest that the bowling score is moving in the right direction; we will continue to
investigate and improve this form of coaching.
Chapter 8 Paired t Test and Wilcoxon Test 401
(b)
After computing the difference between the pretest score and posttest score
(Diff = Game1 – Game2), a histogram with normal curve was plotted for this
difference (Diff). The graph below presents a symmetrical (bell-shaped) normal curve
for Diff thus satisfying this criterion.
402 PART IV: MEASURING DIFFERENCES OVER TIME
(c)
The paired t test revealed the following:
Twenty-two students bowled an initial game and scored an average of 91.91, then a
coach provided 15 minutes of instructions based on observations made during the
student’s first game. Students’ average score in the second game was 92.41. This .5-point
increase produced a p level of .879; since this is greater than the α level of .05, this is
considered to be a statistically insignificant difference. Based on these findings, we
would accept H0, and reject H1.
(d)
To assess the effectiveness of short-term coaching, 22 students bowled one game with
a coach observing unobtrusively. Next, the coach provided 15 minutes of individual
coaching, after which, each student bowled a second game. On the average, scores
were .5 point higher in the second game (91.91 in the first game; 92.41 in the second
game). This finding is considered to be statistically insignificant (p = .879, α = .05).
These findings suggest that this form of coaching requires further refinement.
Chapter 8 Paired t Test and Wilcoxon Test 403
(b)
After computing the difference between the pretest score and posttest score
(Diff = Productivity_1 - Productivity_2), a histogram with normal curve was plotted
for this difference (Diff). The graph below presents a symmetrical (bell-shaped)
normal curve for Diff, thus satisfying this criterion.
404 PART IV: MEASURING DIFFERENCES OVER TIME
(c)
The paired t test revealed the following:
Before introducing the coffee, mean weekly employee productivity was at 80.0, com-
pared to 78.80 after the coffee. This 1.20 drop in mean productivity is notable, but not
statistically significant (p = .364). Based on these findings, we would accept H0, and
reject H1.
(d)
In an effort to boost weekly productivity, a manger introduced free gourmet coffee
to all (10) employees. Mean productivity went from 80.0 in the week before the cof-
fee to 78.0 in the week after introducing the coffee but it is statistically insignificant
(p = .364, α = .05). These findings suggest that either the coffee was distracting or
perhaps factors other than coffee have more influence over productivity than
expected. Based on this, I would accept H0 and reject H1.
Chapter 8 Paired t Test and Wilcoxon Test 405
(b)
After computing the difference between the pretest score and posttest score
(Diff = Productivity_1 - Productivity_2), a histogram with normal curve was plotted
for this difference (Diff). The graph below presents a symmetrical (bell-shaped)
normal curve for Diff, thus satisfying this criterion.
406 PART IV: MEASURING DIFFERENCES OVER TIME
(c)
The paired t test revealed the following:
Before introducing the coffee, mean weekly employee productivity was at 181.00;
compared to 186.68 after the coffee. This 5.68 increase in productivity is statistically
significant (p = .001). Based on these findings, we would reject H0, and accept H1.
(d)
In an effort to boost weekly productivity, a manger introduced free gourmet coffee to
all (22) employees. Mean productivity went from 181.00 in the week before the coffee
to 186.68 in the week after introducing the coffee. This 3.13% increase is statistically
significant (p = .001, α = .05). Based on this, I would reject H0 and accept H1. Our goal
is to continue offering the free coffee and tracking weekly productivity.
Chapter 8 Paired t Test and Wilcoxon Test 407
(b)
After computing the difference between the pretest score and posttest score
(Diff = Monday - Tuesday), a histogram with normal curve was plotted for this differ-
ence (Diff). The graph below presents a symmetrical (bell-shaped) normal curve for
Diff, thus satisfying this criterion.
408 PART IV: MEASURING DIFFERENCES OVER TIME
(c)
The paired t test revealed the following:
The average amount of trash in the trashcans increased from 26.13” to 31.13”. Since
the p value is .000, which is less than the .05 α level, this increase is statistically
significant. Based on this, I would reject H0 and not reject H1.
(d)
In response to the chronic litter problem at a middle school lunch area, the student
council placed the name of a popular band name on each of the 16 large trashcans in
the lunch area. On Tuesday morning, it was announced that the “Band-Can” with the
most trash in it at the end of each day wins; music from that band’s latest release will
be played on the school’s public address system in between classes for the next day.
The Band-Cans are 42” tall; at the end of each day, starting on Monday (to gather
baseline data), the members of the student council used a tape measure to record how
full each Band-Can is (0” = empty . . . 42” = full). On Monday, the average amount of
trash was 26.13” per can; on Tuesday, that average increased significantly to 31.13”
(p < .001, α = .05). Based on these findings, we reject H0 and accept H1. This positive
intervention resolved the school’s litter problem at no cost. The winning band was
Area 66 with 36” of trash.
(b)
After computing the difference between the pretest score and posttest score
(Diff = Monday - Tuesday), a histogram with normal curve was plotted for this differ-
ence (Diff). The graph below presents a symmetrical (bell-shaped) normal curve for
Diff, thus satisfying this criterion.
410 PART IV: MEASURING DIFFERENCES OVER TIME
(c)
The paired t test revealed the following:
The average amount of trash in the trashcans increased from 25.38” to 30.13”. Since
the p value is .030, which is less than the .05 α level, this increase is statistically
significant. Based on this, I would reject H0 and not reject H1.
(d)
In response to the chronic litter problem at a middle school lunch area, the student
council placed the name of a popular band name on each of the 16 large trashcans in
the lunch area. On Tuesday morning, it was announced that the “Band-Can” with the
most trash in it at the end of each day wins; music from that band’s latest release will
be played on the school’s public address system in between classes for the next day.
The Band-Cans are 42” tall; at the end of each day, starting on Monday (to gather
baseline data), the members of the student council used a tape measure to record how
full each Band-Can is (0” = empty . . . 42” = full). On Monday, the average amount of
trash was 25.38” per can; on Tuesday, that average increased significantly by 18.7% to
30.13” (p = .030, α = .05). Based on these findings, we reject H0 and accept H1. This
positive intervention resolved the school’s litter problem at no cost. The winning band
was All Call 66 with 36” of trash.
(b)
After computing the difference between the pretest score and posttest score
(Diff = Opinion1_baseline - Opinion2_audio), a histogram with normal curve was plot-
ted for this difference (Diff). The graph below presents a symmetrical (bell-shaped)
normal curve for Diff, thus satisfying this criterion.
412 PART IV: MEASURING DIFFERENCES OVER TIME
(c)
The paired t test revealed the following:
The baseline mean of the focus group is 4.02; after hearing the audio advertisement,
their mean went up to 4.18; since the p value of .010 is less than .05, this is a statistically
significant difference. As such, we would reject H0, and not reject H1.
(d)
A political consultant convened a focus group consisting of 28 registered voters to
evaluate the effectiveness of an audio (radio) commercial promoting a candidate. Prior
to running any media, the participants were asked one question: Do you intend to vote
for Jones in the upcoming election? The participants responded using a 7-point scale
(1 = absolutely will not vote for Jones . . . 7 = absolutely will vote for Jones). The base-
line mean of the focus group is 2.64; after hearing the audio advertisement, their mean
significantly increased by 31% to 3.46 (p = .010, α = .05). As such, we would reject H0,
and not reject H1.
Chapter 8 Paired t Test and Wilcoxon Test 413
(b)
After computing the difference between the pretest score and posttest score
(Diff = Opinion1_baseline - Opinion2_audio), a histogram with normal curve was plot-
ted for this difference (Diff). The graph below presents a symmetrical (bell-shaped)
normal curve for Diff, thus satisfying this criterion.
414 PART IV: MEASURING DIFFERENCES OVER TIME
(c)
The paired t test revealed the following:
The baseline mean of the focus group is 4.02; after hearing the audio advertisement,
their mean went up to 4.18; since the p value of .181 is greater than .05, this is not a
statistically significant difference. As such, we would not reject H0, and reject H1.
(d)
A political consultant convened a focus group consisting of 44 registered voters to
evaluate the effectiveness of an audio (radio) commercial promoting a candidate.
Prior to running any media, the participants were asked one question: Do you intend
to vote for Jones in the upcoming election? The participants responded using a 7-point
scale (1 = absolutely will not vote for Jones . . . 7 = absolutely will vote for Jones). The
baseline mean of the focus group is 4.02; after hearing the audio advertisement, their
mean increased by 3.98% to 4.18 (p = .181, α = .05). As such, we would not reject H0,
and reject H1.
Chapter 8 Paired t Test and Wilcoxon Test 415
(b)
After computing the difference between the pretest score and posttest score
(Diff = Satisfaction1 - Satisfaction2), a histogram with normal curve was plotted for
this difference (Diff). The graph below presents a symmetrical (bell-shaped) normal
curve for Diff, thus satisfying this criterion.
416 PART IV: MEASURING DIFFERENCES OVER TIME
The baseline mean caller satisfaction was 5.17, followed by 7.05 in the week after
movies began running. The mean increased by 1.88, which is statistically significant
(p < .000). As such, we would reject H0, and not reject H1.
(d)
In an effort to improve customer satisfaction, the manager at the Acme Customer
Support Call Center, which employs 42 associates, installed a large-screen monitor
in the front of the room to run classic movies with the sound off during work
hours. At the conclusion of each call, the caller is routed to respond to an auto-
mated one-question customer satisfaction survey, where the caller is prompted to:
Please use the buttons on your phone to rate your satisfaction with this call on a
scale of 1 to 9 – where 1 is for low satisfaction and 9 is for high satisfaction. In the
week prior to starting the movies, the mean caller satisfaction was 5.17, followed
by 7.05 in the week after movies began running. This 36% increase is statistically
significant (p < .001, α = .05). As such, we would reject H0, and not reject H1.
Chapter 8 Paired t Test and Wilcoxon Test 417
(b)
After computing the difference between the pretest score and posttest score
(Diff = Satisfaction1 - Satisfaction2), a histogram with normal curve was plotted for
this difference (Diff). The graph below presents a symmetrical (bell-shaped) normal
curve for Diff, thus satisfying this criterion.
418 PART IV: MEASURING DIFFERENCES OVER TIME
The baseline mean caller satisfaction was 5.05, followed by 5.27 in the week after
movies began running. The mean increased by .22, which is statistically insignificant
(p = .568). As such, we would not reject H0, and reject H1.
(d)
In an effort to improve customer satisfaction, the manager at the Acme Customer
Support Call Center, which employs 59 associates, installed a large-screen monitor
in the front of the room to run classic movies with the sound off during work
hours. At the conclusion of each call, the caller is routed to respond to an auto-
mated one-question customer satisfaction survey, where the caller is prompted to:
Please use the buttons on your phone to rate your satisfaction with this call on a
scale of 1 to 9 – where 1 is for low satisfaction and 9 is for high satisfaction. In the
week prior to starting the movies, the mean caller satisfaction was 5.05, followed
by 5.27 in the week after movies began running. This 4.4% increase is statistically
insignificant (p = .568, α = .05). As such, we would not reject H0, and reject H1.
Considering that the increase in customer satisfaction was modestly positive, and
that employees reported they enjoyed the movies, we will retain the movies as they
may be helpful in supporting employee morale.
Chapter 8 Paired t Test and Wilcoxon Test 419
(b)
After computing the difference between the pretest score and posttest score
(Diff = Sleep1 - Sleep2), a histogram with normal curve was plotted for this difference
(Diff). The graph below presents a symmetrical (bell-shaped) normal curve for Diff,
thus satisfying this criterion.
420 PART IV: MEASURING DIFFERENCES OVER TIME
(c)
The paired t test revealed the following:
The mean sleep time during the baseline week was 7.305 hours per night; during the
first week of use, that mean went up to 7.360. Since the p value of .762 is greater than
the α level of .05, this is not a statistically significant increase; hence, we would not reject
H0, and reject H1.
(d)
The Zzzleep Zzzound app provides audio selections (e.g., gentle rain, ocean waves,
soothing music) to help induce peaceful sleep. During the night, the app uses the
camera and motion sensor to gather sleep data. If the user wakes during the night,
the app senses it and plays the selected sound for 10 minutes. For the first week, the
app runs without any audio to gather baseline data. Once a week, the software trans-
mits the mean sleep time per night for that week to the sleep researcher’s database.
Data gathered on 100 subscribers revealed a mean of 7.305 hours of sleep during the
baseline week, followed by 7.360 hours in the next week. This .75% increase is statis-
tically insignificant (p = .792, α = .05). Per these findings, we will review our research
on sleep science, which will inform our next release of the app.
Chapter 8 Paired t Test and Wilcoxon Test 421
(b)
After computing the difference between the pretest score and posttest score
(Diff = Sleep1 - Sleep2), a histogram with normal curve was plotted for this difference
(Diff). The graph below presents a symmetrical (bell-shaped) normal curve for Diff,
thus satisfying this criterion.
422 PART IV: MEASURING DIFFERENCES OVER TIME
(c)
The paired t test revealed the following:
The mean sleep time during the baseline week was 6.9324 hours per night; during the
first week of use, that mean went up to 7.5338. Since the p value of .013 is less than the
α level of .05, this is a statistically significant increase; hence, we would reject H0, and
not reject H1.
(d)
The Zzzleep Zzzound app provides audio selections (e.g., gentle rain, ocean waves,
soothing music) to help induce peaceful sleep. During the night, the app uses the
camera and motion sensor to gather sleep data. If the user wakes during the night,
the app senses it and plays the selected sound for 10 minutes. For the first week, the
app runs without any audio to gather baseline data. Once a week, the software
transmits the mean sleep time per night for that week to the sleep researcher’s
database. Data gathered on 74 subscribers revealed a mean of 6.9324 hours of sleep
during the baseline week, followed by 7.5338 hours in the next week. This 8.7%
increase is statistically significant (p = .013, α = .05).
Chapter 8 Paired t Test and Wilcoxon Test 423
(b)
After computing the difference between the pretest score and posttest score
(Diff = Attitude_0 - Attitude_1), a histogram with normal curve was plotted for this
difference (Diff). The graph below presents a symmetrical (bell-shaped) normal curve
for Diff, thus satisfying this criterion.
424 PART IV: MEASURING DIFFERENCES OVER TIME
Prior to eating the chocolate, the mean attitude score was 76.57, which went up sig-
nificantly to 83.87 (p < .000, α = .05). Based on this, I would reject H0 and not reject H1.
(d)
To assess the effect that chocolate may have on attitude, a researcher recruits
23 participants to complete the Acme Attitude Survey (AAS), which renders a 0 to
100 score (0 = very bad attitude . . . 100 = very good attitude). After giving the pre-
test, the researcher gives each participant a large bar of chocolate. Five minutes after
the participant eats the chocolate, the researcher readministered the AAS. The mean
attitude score rose from 76.57 to 83.87; this 9.5% increase is statistically significant
(p < .001, α = .05) suggesting that, at least in this short period, chocolate has a
positive effect on mood.
Chapter 8 Paired t Test and Wilcoxon Test 425
(b)
After computing the difference between the pretest score and posttest score
(Diff = Attitude_0 - Attitude_1), a histogram with normal curve was plotted for this
difference (Diff). The graph below presents a symmetrical (bell-shaped) normal curve
for Diff, thus satisfying this criterion.
426 PART IV: MEASURING DIFFERENCES OVER TIME
Prior to eating the chocolate, the mean attitude score was 77.89, which went up sig-
nificantly to 80.67 (p = .009, α = .05). Based on this, I would reject H0 and not reject H1.
(d)
To assess the effect that chocolate may have on attitude, a researcher recruits 18
participants to complete the Acme Attitude Survey (AAS), which renders a 0 to 100
score (0 = very bad attitude . . . 100 = very good attitude). After giving the pretest,
the researcher gives each participant a large bar of chocolate. Five minutes after the
participant eats the chocolate, the researcher readministered the AAS. The mean
attitude score rose from 77.89 to 80.67; this 3.6% increase is statistically significant
(p = .009, α = .05) suggesting that, at least in this short period, chocolate has a
positive effect on mood.
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“Das Unzulängliche
Hier wird’s Ereignis”)
quite a nest of Zinanos, mostly written about that year 1590, which
seems to have been this curious writer’s most active time; and I
bought two of them as specially appurtenant to our subject. One is a
Discorso della Tragedia, appended (though separately paged and
dedicated) to the author’s tragedy of Almerigo; the other Le Due
Giornate della Ninfa overo del Diletto e delle Muse, all printed by
Bartholi, at Reggio, and the two prose books or booklets dated 1590.
The Discorso is chiefly occupied with an attack on the position that
Tragedy (especially according to Aristotle) ought to be busied with
true subjects only. The Giornate (which contain another reference to
Patrizzi) deal—more or less fancifully, but in a manner following
Boethius, which is interesting at so late a date—with philosophy and
things in general, rather than with literature.
P. 322, bk. IV. chap. i. I ought, perhaps, to have noticed in this
context a book rather widely spread—Sorel’s De La Connaissance
des Bons Livres, Paris, 1671. It contains some not uninteresting
things on literature in general, on novels, poetry, comedy, &c., on the
laws of good speaking and writing, on the “new language of French.”
But it is, on the whole, as anybody acquainted with any part of the
voluminous work of the author of Francion would expect, mainly not
disagreeable nor ignorant chat—newspaper work before the
newspaper.
P. 350. The opposition of the two “doctors” is perhaps too sharply
put.
P. 436. I should like to add as a special “place” for Dennis’s
criticism, his comparatively early Remarks on Prince Arthur and
Virgil (title abbreviated), London, 1696. It is, as it stands, of some
elaboration; but its author tells us that he “meant” to do things which
would have made it an almost complete Poetic from his point of view.
It is pervaded with that refrain of “this ought to be” and “that must
have been” to which I have referred in the text; and bristles with
purely arbitrary preceptist statements, such as that Criticism cannot
be ill-natured because Good Nature in man cannot be contrary to
Justice and Reason; that a man must not like what he ought not to
like—a doctrine underlying, of course, the whole Neo-classic
teaching, and not that only; almost literally cropping up in
Wordsworth; and the very formulation, in categorical-imperative, of
La Harpe’s “monstrous beauty.” The book (in which poet and critic
are very comfortably and equally yoked together) is full of agreeable
things; and may possibly have suggested one of Swift’s most
exquisite pieces of irony in its contention that Mr Blackmore’s
Celestial Machines are directly contrary to the Doctrine of the Church
of England.
P. 546. Denina. This author is a good instance of the things which
the reader sometimes rather reproachfully demands, when the writer
would only too fain have supplied them. I could write more than a
page with satisfaction on Denina’s Discorso sopra le Vicende della
Litteratura, which, rather surprisingly, underwent its second edition in
Glasgow at the Foulis press (1763), and which not only deals at
large with the subject in an interesting manner, but accepts the
religio loci by dealing specially with Scottish literature. But, once
more, this is for a fourth volume—or even a fifth—things belonging to
the Thinkable-Unthinkable.
P. 554, l. 3. For the Paragone see vol. iii. under Conti, Antonio.
CONTENTS.
BOOK IV.
RENAISSANCE CRITICISM.
CHAPTER I.
INTRODUCTORY—ERASMUS.
PAGE PAGE
The Critical starting-point 3 Not necessarily anti- 8
of the Renaissance. mediæval
Influences at work: General 4 But classical 9
Particular 5 And anti-Puritan 9
Weakness of Vernaculars 6 Erasmus 10
Recovery of Ancient 6 The Ciceronianus 11
Criticism The Colloquies 13
Necessity of defence 7 The Letters 15
against Puritanism Distribution of the Book 17
The line of criticism 7
resultant
CHAPTER II.
CHAPTER III.
CHAPTER IV.
CHAPTER V.
ELIZABETHAN CRITICISM.
Backwardness of English 144 Its minor shortcomings 174
Criticism not implying And major heresies 175
inferiority The excuses of both 175
Its cause 145 And their ample 176
The influence of Rhetoric 146 compensation
and other matters King James’s Reulis and 176
Hawes 146 Cautelis
The first Tudor critics 147 Webbe’s Discourse 178
Wilson: his Art of Rhetoric 149 Slight in knowledge 179
His attack on “Inkhorn 149 But enthusiastic 180
terms” If uncritical 180
His dealing with Figures 150 In appreciation 182
Cheke: his resolute 151 Puttenham’s (?) Art of 182
Anglicism and anti- English Poesie
preciosity
Its erudition 183
Hi iti i f S ll t 152
His criticism of Sallust 152
Systematic arrangement 184
Ascham 153
And exuberant indulgence in 185
His patriotism 154 Figures
His horror of Romance 154 Minors: Harington, Meres, 186
And of the Morte d’Arthur 155 Webster, Bolton, &c.
His general critical attitude 156 Campion and his 187
to Prose Observations
And to Poetry 156 Daniel and his Defence of 189
The craze for Classical 157 Rhyme
Metres Bacon 191
Special wants of English 157 The Essays 192
Prosody The Advancement of 192
Its kinds— Learning
(1) Chaucerian 158 Its denunciation of mere 193
(2) Alliterative 158 word-study
(3) Italianated 159 Its view of Poetry 194
Deficiencies of all three 159 Some obiter dicta 194
The temptations of Criticism 160 The whole of very slight 195
in this respect importance
Its adventurers: Ascham 160 Stirling’s Anacrisis 196
himself Ben Jonson: his equipment 197
Watson and Drant 161 His Prefaces, &c. 198
Gascoigne 162 The Drummond 199
His Notes of Instruction 163 Conversations
Their capital value 164 The Discoveries 200
Spenser and Harvey 165 Form of the book 203
The Puritan attack on Poetry 169 Its date 204
Gosson 169 Mosaic of old and new 204
The School of Abuse 170 The fling at Montaigne 205
Lodge’s Reply 170 At Tamerlane 206
Sidney’s Apology for Poetry 171 The Shakespeare Passage 206
Abstract of it 172 And that on Bacon 206
General character of the 208
book
INTERCHAPTER IV. 211
BOOK V.