Question
A social psychologist was interested in determining whether gender has an effect on youths' ability to live independently after the youths have been released from
A social psychologist was interested in determining whether gender has an effect on youths' ability to live independently after the youths have been released from Children's Protective Services. Among 50 youths participating in the study, there were 25 boys and 25 girls. Since the literature suggested that individuals' social skills also influence their coping mechanism, the psychologist determined to examine the effect of gender on independent living after controlling for youths' social skills, which was measured by a 20-point Social Skills Inventory with a higher score indicating stronger social skills. The outcome variable independent living was measured on a 20-point Independent Living Scale with a higher score indicating higher ability to live independently. Part of the SPSS output tables are given below. What can you conclude from this part of the output?