Understanding the Association Between Violent Video Games and Aggression

Lucio investigates if playing violent video games leads to increased violence by surveying his friends about their gaming habits and recent fights. He finds that 1 out of 5 gamers and 1 out of 5 non-gamers have been in a fight, suggesting no significant association between gaming and violence. The study's small sample size limits its rigor, but the data indicates no difference in fight involvement between gamers and non-gamers.

What was Lucio trying to investigate in his experiment?

• The impact of violent video games on academic performance

• The relationship between violent video games and aggression

• The effect of video games on social skills

• The influence of video games on physical health

How did Lucio collect data for his experiment?

• By observing students in a classroom

• By conducting a survey among his friends

• By analyzing online gaming statistics

• By interviewing teachers

What fraction of students who play violent video games have been in a fight?

• 1/4

• 1/5

• 1/3

• 1/2

How many students who play violent video games have not been in a fight?

• 4

• 3

• 2

• 1

What was the sample size of students who play violent video games?

• 3

• 4

• 5

• 6

How many students in total were surveyed by Lucio?

• 25

• 10

• 15

• 20

What fraction of students who do not play violent video games have been in a fight?

• 1/5

• 3/5

• 4/5

• 2/5

What is the equivalent fraction of students who do not play violent video games and have been in a fight?

• 1/3

• 1/6

• 1/4

• 1/5

What conclusion did Lucio reach regarding the association between violent video games and aggression?

• There is a strong association

• There is no association

• There is a weak association

• The data is inconclusive

What would indicate a strong association between violent video games and fighting according to Lucio's analysis?

• If 3/5 of gamers were in fights

• If 2/5 of gamers were in fights

• If 4/5 of gamers were in fights

• If 1/5 of gamers were in fights