TABLE 5.
Mean ranks and chi-square values for perceptual effects for no priming.
| unsafe | middle | safe | χ2 (2) | perceptual effects as spring stiffness increased | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Speed | 2.1 | 2.2 | 1.7 | 3.6 | (mixed) decreased speed |
| Weight* | 1.4 | 2 | 2.7 | 17.4 | increased weight |
| Steering* | 1.5 | 2.4 | 2.1 | 11 | (mixed) improved steering |
| Durability* | 1.6 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 7.6 | improved durability |
| Safety* | 1.6 | 2.4 | 2.0 | 9.8 | (mixed) improved safety |
| Responsive | 2.1 | 2.2 | 1.8 | 2.4 | (mixed) decreased responsiveness |
*p < .05. Higher ranks for power, balance, toughness, and safety are considered “better” and higher ranks for speed are considered “faster”, and higher ranks for weight are considered “heavier.” (mixed) indicates that the middle condition was not the midpoint of the 3 conditions.