Experimental Design and jamovi© Introduction

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What does the term 'effect' refer to in the context of experimental design?

The statistical significance of the treatment effects

The total number of experimental units used in a study

The overall accuracy of measurements in an experiment

The average change in a response variable due to treatment changes (correct)

In experimental design, what does the design structure focus on?

Randomizing treatment levels to experimental units (correct)

Comparing different treatments and their effects

Measuring the precision of collected data

The selection of treatment populations to study

What characterizes a one-way treatment structure in an experiment?

Treatment combinations are analyzed

There is only one factor and its levels are compared (correct)

No randomization is applied to the treatment levels

Multiple treatment factors are being studied

What is the main focus of factorial treatment structures?

Comparing combinations of multiple treatment factors Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect of measurement does precision refer to?

The consistency of measurement results across multiple trials Signup and view all the answers

How is accuracy in measurement defined in experimental design?

The correctness of observed values in relation to the true value Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a method for increasing the precision of an experimental design?

Increasing the number of samples or replicates Signup and view all the answers

What is estimated by the variance in an experimental context?

The consistency of measurement results Signup and view all the answers

Which operating systems must a user have to run jamovi©?

Windows, Mac, or Linux Signup and view all the answers

What is shown in the Data Window when you first open jamovi©?

A blank spreadsheet with no data Signup and view all the answers

What default variables are created when a user opens jamovi©?

Three variables Signup and view all the answers

Which menu should you access to begin outputting descriptive statistics?

Exploration menu Signup and view all the answers

What feature allows jamovi© to extend its analytical capabilities?

Built-in R programming language Signup and view all the answers

How can a user add more summary statistics in jamovi©?

Via the Statistics and Plots menu Signup and view all the answers

What action should you take to return to the Data Window from the Descriptives dialogue?

Click the arrow at the upper right corner Signup and view all the answers

Which library needs to be installed to enhance jamovi© with R functionality?

Rj Editor library Signup and view all the answers

What should be placed in the Variables window when analyzing the Tooth Growth data in jamovi©?

len Signup and view all the answers

Which statistical measures should be checked in the Statistics Menu for the Tooth Growth analysis?

N, Mean, Sum, Standard Deviation and Variance Signup and view all the answers

When importing a dataset in jamovi©, why is it recommended to open a new session?

To ensure new data does not append to existing data Signup and view all the answers

Which plot should be checked under the Plots menu when working with the iris dataset?

Box plot and Data Jittered Signup and view all the answers

Which variable is used to split the data in the analysis of the iris dataset?

Species Signup and view all the answers

What file extension is associated with saving a jamovi session?

.omv Signup and view all the answers

What is required to save R codes in a jamovi session?

The R codes must be executed before saving the session. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following file types can you export a dataset to in jamovi?

.csv Signup and view all the answers

In the Whiteness Rating Experiment, what is the response variable?

Whiteness rating Signup and view all the answers

In the context of the Drying Seeds Experiment, what served as replicates?

Three glass dishes for each method Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following accurately describes randomization in the Drying Seeds Experiment?

Each method was randomly assigned to dishes. Signup and view all the answers

What action should be taken before saving a jamovi session to ensure all executed R codes are retained?

Run the R codes first. Signup and view all the answers

What function does the Rj Editor serve in jamovi©?

It facilitates running R code within jamovi©. Signup and view all the answers

Which menu option is used to enable syntax mode in jamovi?

Three-dot Menu Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Setup command tab in the Data Menu?

To validate variable types and change variable names. Signup and view all the answers

Which menu in jamovi© allows you to access basic file commands?

The three-line menu Signup and view all the answers

What does the Syntax mode option allow you to do?

Attach R code to the output for reproducibility. Signup and view all the answers

What happens when you open a dataset in jamovi©?

It starts a new jamovi© session. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a function of the Data Menu?

Running R code Signup and view all the answers

The option to attach R commands to outputs. Signup and view all the answers

In the command tabs under Data, what kind of functions are mostly included?

Basic data management functions similar to Excel. Signup and view all the answers

What does the summary command output for numerical data?

Minimum, maximum, mean, median, first quartile, and third quartile Signup and view all the answers

Click the output in the Output Window Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following correctly describes the 'data' in the Rj Editor?

It refers to the entire dataset being analyzed Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if you want to output descriptive statistics for a specific variable?

Utilize the $ or column number indicators Signup and view all the answers

By right-clicking the output and exporting it as html or pdf Signup and view all the answers

What happens when you click the R icon in the commands tab after running a program?

It opens a new blank script Signup and view all the answers

It refers to the first column of the dataset Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Module Overview

This module discusses the fundamental concepts of experimental design and introduces the software jamovi.
The module aims to define experiments, explain experimental designs, and demonstrate how these are used in scientific research.
Jamovi, a free software, will be used for this course's statistical analysis.

Module Topics

Experiments in Scientific Research
Principles of Experimental Design
Introduction to Jamovi

Topic 1: Experiments in Scientific Research

Scientific research is a systematic and organized process of finding answers to questions.
It involves collecting data and methodologies that produce scientifically-based knowledge.
Statistics plays a crucial role in every stage of research, including planning, data collection, analysis, and result interpretation.
Successful research, irrespective of the discipline, aims to discover patterns or find solutions to posed questions.

Topic 2: Experimental vs. Observational Studies

In experimental research, the researcher actively manipulates variables to observe their effects.
Treatments and experimental units are defined and assigned to observe responses measured systematically.
In contrast, observational studies observe naturally occurring phenomena without manipulating variables.
Essential aspects of statistical analysis and the roles of experimental and observational studies will be detailed in other Modules.

Topic 3: Principles of Experimental Design

Replication: Repeating an experiment or treatment level multiple times to reduce experimental error and increase precision.
Randomization: Assigning treatments to experimental units randomly ensuring each treatment has an equal chance of being applied. This is important to eliminate bias
Local Control (Error Control): Utilizing techniques to reduce variability, such as blocking or grouping subjects with similar traits
Importance of careful treatment level assignment to avoid systematic errors.

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This quiz covers key concepts in experimental design, including treatment structures, measurement precision, and the use of jamovi© software for data analysis. It examines both theoretical aspects and practical functionalities of jamovi©, making it ideal for those looking to enhance their skills in experimental research methods.