Group Comparisons
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Which test is used to determine if the homogeneity of variance assumption is met?

  • Shapiro-Wilk test
  • Kruskal-Wallis test
  • Wilcoxon test
  • Levene’s test (correct)

What is the nonparametric equivalent of the independent samples t-test?

  • Shapiro-Wilk test
  • Levene’s test
  • Wilcoxon test (correct)
  • Kruskal-Wallis test

What visual method is used for testing the normality assumption?

  • Bar chart
  • Box plot
  • Histogram (correct)
  • Scatter plot

Which test is a generalisation of the Wilcoxon test for comparing three or more groups?

<p>Kruskal-Wallis test (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect size reported for the Wilcoxon test?

<p>r value (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the Kruskal-Wallis test indicate if the p-value is less than 0.001?

<p>There is a significant difference in performance between the groups (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason researchers tend to prefer parametric tests over nonparametric tests?

<p>Parametric tests are more powerful (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary concern with unequal group sizes in statistical analysis?

<p>It can be particularly problematic if the assumption of homogeneity of variance is violated (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the essential part of the analysis that makes the mean important in t-tests and ANOVA?

<p>Central tendency of the distribution (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What statistic is used to test for normality assumption?

<p>Shapiro-Wilk test (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the nonparametric equivalent of ANOVA?

<p>Kruskal-Wallis test (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason nonparametric alternatives are less preferred than parametric tests?

<p>They are less powerful (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statistical test is appropriate for comparing the academic performance of male and female high school students when they are in separate groups?

<p>Independent samples t-test (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statistical test is suitable for comparing perfectionism ratings pre and post mindfulness intervention when participants are in both groups?

<p>Related samples t-test (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statistical test is used for comparing performance on a measure of cognitive functioning among participants assigned to three different test conditions?

<p>Univariate Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key assumption for both t-tests and ANOVA?

<p>The dependent variable is normally distributed (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT an assumption for t-tests and ANOVA?

<p>The groups have different means (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which distribution is characterized by values being close to the mean and symmetrical?

<p>Normal distribution (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which type of distribution are most values not close to the mean?

<p>Skewed distribution (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the assumption that the variances of the groups are approximately equal?

<p>Homogeneity of variance (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which test relies on the assumption of homogeneity of variance?

<p>t-tests (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the type of test that relies on important assumptions about the nature of the data being analyzed?

<p>Parametric test (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a symmetrical distribution of values?

<p>Normal distribution (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of distribution is characterized by a constant probability?

<p>Uniform distribution (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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