Hypothesis Testing Methods: T-tests & ANOVA
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What are the two most popular statistical methods used for comparing means between groups when the testing variable is normally distributed?

  • Chi-square test and ANOVA
  • Student's t-test and Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) (correct)
  • Z-test and T-test
  • Regression analysis and ANOVA

    • Parametric tests assume that the data is normally distributed.

    True

    If your data does not have the appropriate properties for a parametric test, you should use a non-parametric test.

    True

    Which of the following is true about the Student's t-test?

    <p>It is used to compare means between two groups.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statistical method is used to compare means among three or more groups?

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

    The T-test is one of the most popular statistical techniques used to determine whether the difference between two groups is statistically significant.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the one-sample t-test?

    <p>To determine whether the mean value of a sample is statistically the same or different from the mean value of its parent population.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the key variables used in the one-sample t-test?

    <p>Mean, standard deviation, sample size, and population mean/hypothetical value</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If the population standard deviation is not known, the one-sample t-test can only be used with a sample size less than 30.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the three steps involved in the one-sample t-test?

    <p>Calculate the standard error of the mean, calculate the t-static or t-value, and refer to the t-distribution table.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of t-test is also known as the unpaired t-test?

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

    What are the variables used in the independent samples t-test?

    <p>A continuous normally distributed variable (test variable) and a categorical variable with two categories (grouping variable).</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the paired samples t-test?

    <p>To determine whether the change in means between two paired observations is statistically significant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the paired samples t-test differ from the independent samples t-test in terms of data collection?

    <p>In the paired samples t-test, the same subjects are measured at two different time points or observed using two different methods, whereas in the independent samples t-test, the subjects are unrelated.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The paired samples t-test is sometimes called the dependent samples t-test.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Paired variables used in the paired samples t-test should be continuous and normally distributed.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    ANOVA is also known as the F-test.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of ANOVA?

    <p>To compare the means between three or more groups.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is ANOVA called "Analysis of Variance" instead of "Analysis of Means"?

    <p>Because it focuses on the variance within groups and between groups to make inferences about means</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the formula for the F-statistic in ANOVA?

    <p>Between group variability / Within-group variability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the calculated F-value in ANOVA compared in order to determine the outcome of the test?

    <p>It is compared with the critical F-value.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If the F-statistic is less than the critical F-value, which hypothesis is accepted?

    <p>Null hypothesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If the F-statistic is greater than the critical F-value, which hypothesis is accepted?

    <p>Alternative hypothesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A statistically significant P-value in ANOVA implies that there is at least one pair of groups with a statistically significant mean difference.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the crucial distinction between a one-way ANOVA and a two-way ANOVA?

    <p>One-way ANOVA uses only one independent variable; two-way ANOVA uses two independent variables.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should you use a one-way ANOVA?

    <p>When you have collected data about one categorical independent variable and one quantitative dependent variable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The independent variable in a one-way ANOVA needs to have at least three levels (or groups)?

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the null and alternative hypotheses for a one-way ANOVA?

    <p>H0 (null hypothesis): μ₁ = μ₂ = μ₃ = ... = μ₁ (all population means are equal) H₁ (alternative hypothesis): at least one population mean is different from the rest.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    One-way ANOVA is a type of omnibus test statistic, which means it can identify specific groups with statistically significant means?

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of test is necessary to identify specific groups with statistically significant means after performing a one-way ANOVA?

    <p>A post hoc test</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Two-way ANOVA is a type of extension of one-way ANOVA, where it uses two independent variables, in contrast to one-way ANOVA which utilizes only one.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of conducting a two-way ANOVA?

    <p>To understand whether there is any interrelationship between two independent variables on a dependent variable.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Similar to one-way ANOVA, two-way ANOVA also requires a post hoc test to identify specific group differences when the main ANOVA result is significant.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these are considered independent variables in a two-way ANOVA example where we are studying the effect of sunlight exposure and watering frequency on plant growth?

    <p>Watering frequency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In two-way ANOVA calculations, the sum of squares is calculated for both variables and for their interaction.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The F-value, calculated for both the variables and their interaction, is further utilized to estimate the p-value in two-way ANOVA.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Type I errors result in rejecting the null hypothesis when it is actually true, leading to false positives.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The probability of committing a Type I error is equal to the level of significance set for the hypothesis test.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If the level of significance in a hypothesis test is set to 0.05, there is a 5% chance that a Type I error might occur.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Type II errors result from failing to reject the null hypothesis when it is actually false, leading to false negatives.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The probability of committing a Type II error equals one minus the power of the test, also known as beta.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The power of a hypothesis test can be increased by increasing the sample size, which indirectly reduces the risk of committing a Type II error.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Type III errors are extremely common, occurring when the null hypothesis is appropriately rejected, but for the incorrect reason.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of Post-hoc tests in the context of statistical analysis?

    <p>Post hoc tests identify specific group differences after a significant ANOVA or other omnibus test, while maintaining control over the family-wise error rate.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following are commonly used post hoc tests for ANOVA?

    <p>Tukey's Method, Bonferroni, and Dunnet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Tukey's test, also known as Tukey's range test, is a post hoc test that identifies specific pairs of groups with significant differences after a significant ANOVA outcome.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Tukey's HSD (Honest Significant Difference) compares all possible pairs of groups to identify those with significant differences.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the statistical test used in Tukey's test?

    <p>The test statistic used in Tukey's test is denoted &quot;q&quot; and it is a modified t-statistic adjusted for multiple comparisons.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The "q" statistic in Tukey's test is based on the studentized range distribution.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For Tukey's HSD, the sample sizes of all groups must be equal, otherwise, a Tukey-Kramer test should be used.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Dunnett's test is used to compare one group (often the control group) with multiple other groups.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Dunnett's test compares the means from multiple experimental groups against a single control mean.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    To obtain the critical value in Dunnett's test, you would refer to a Dunnett's table.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Bonferroni correction adjusts the significance level to control the overall probability of a Type I error (false positive) in multiple hypothesis tests.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Bonferroni correction involves a series of independent T-tests, applied after adjusting the significance level.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a Bonferroni correction, the adjusted significance level is calculated by dividing the original significance level by the number of comparisons.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following are the two most common tests used for categorical data?

    <p>Chi-square test and Fisher's exact test</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The chi-square test was introduced by Karl Pearson in 1900.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of the chi-square test?

    <p>To compare the distribution of a categorical variable in a sample or group with another sample or group.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The chi-square test can be used to evaluate whether obtained results from an experiment match those expected theoretically or based on the hypotheses.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the requirements for conducting a chi-square test?

    <p>At least two categorical variables, a large sample size, and independence of observations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Chi-square test assesses independence, meaning it can determine whether there's an association or no association between two categorical variables.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Chi-square test can also be used for linkage analysis, which is the study of genes and their physical positions on chromosomes

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The mean distribution of a chi-square variable is equal to the number of degrees of freedom.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The variance of a chi-square distribution is double the number of degrees of freedom.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the formula for calculating the chi-square statistic?

    <p>x² = Σ(Ο₁ – E₁)²/E₁</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a contingency table in the context of chi-square tests?

    <p>A contingency table, when used for chi-square tests, displays the multivariate frequency distribution of the variables.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The degrees of freedom for a contingency table in a chi-square test are calculated as (r-1)*(c-1), where "r" represents the number of rows and "c" is the number of columns.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The chi-square statistic is compared with the critical chi-square value derived from a distribution table to determine whether to reject the null hypothesis. If the calculated chi-square value exceeds the critical value, the alternative hypothesis is accepted.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    To obtain the p-value for the chi-square test in Excel, you would use the CHITEST() function, providing the cells containing both observed and expected values.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Hypothesis Testing Methods (Parametric Tests)

    • Student's t-test and analysis of variance (ANOVA) are statistical methods used to compare means between groups.
    • These tests are used when the testing variable (dependent variable) is normally distributed or approximately normally distributed continuous data.
    • Both t-tests and ANOVA are parametric tests.
    • Parametric tests assume data is (or approximately is) normally distributed.
    • For data that does not meet normal distribution requirements, use non-parametric tests.
    • The t-test compares means between two groups, while ANOVA compares means between three or more groups.

    T-test

    • A common statistical technique to determine if the mean difference between two groups is statistically significant.
    • Null hypothesis: Both means are statistically equal.
    • Alternative hypothesis: Both means are not statistically equal.
    • One-sample t-test is used to determine if the mean of a sample is statistically the same as or different from the mean of its parent population.
    • This test requires the mean, standard deviation, sample size, and population mean or hypothesized mean value.
    • If population standard deviation is unknown, a one-sample t-test can be used for any sample size (though a one-sample z-test is preferred if the sample size is 30 or greater).

    Steps for One-Sample T-test

    • Calculate the standard error of the mean (using the sample standard deviation and sample size).
    • Calculate the t-statistic (using the sample mean, hypothesized mean, and standard error).
    • Refer to a t-distribution table to determine the p-value.

    Analysis of Variance (ANOVA)

    • A statistical test used to compare means between three or more groups.
    • The test analyzes the variance within and between the groups to determine if there are statistically significant differences in the means.
    • The F-test statistic in ANOVA is the ratio of between-group variability to within-group variability.

    One-way ANOVA

    • Used with one independent variable and one quantitative dependent variable, where the independent variable has at least three levels (i.e., groups).
    • Null hypothesis (H₀): All population means are equal.
    • Alternative hypothesis (H₁): At least one population mean is different from the others.

    Two-way ANOVA

    • An extension of one-way ANOVA, using two independent variables to determine if there's an interaction between them on a dependent variable.

    Post-Hoc Tests

    • Used after ANOVA to determine which specific groups have significantly different means.
    • Common post-hoc tests: Tukey's HSD, Bonferroni, Dunnett.

    Tukey Test

    • Determines which specific pairs of groups are significantly different after an ANOVA.
    • Tukey's HSD (Honestly Significant Difference): Used with equal group sizes. A modified t-statistic that corrects for multiple comparisons using a studentized range distribution.
    • For unequal group sizes: A Tukey-Kramer test is used instead.

    Dunnett's Test

    • Used to compare one control group with multiple other groups.

    Bonferroni Test/Correction

    • Adjusts the significance level for multiple t-tests to control the overall Type I error rate. This is done by dividing the standard significance level (a) by the number of comparisons to obtain a corrected significance level.

    Tests for Categorical Data

    • Chi-square test and Fisher's exact test are commonly used to analyze categorical data.
    • Chi-square test: Compares the observed distribution of a categorical variable to an expected distribution, determining if there's a statistically significant difference. It's appropriate for large datasets.
    • Fisher's Exact Test: An alternative to the chi-square test when sample sizes are small, ensuring accurate p-value calculations.

    Chi-Square Test: Properties & Steps

    • Mean is equal to the degrees of freedom (df).
    • Variance is double the df.
    • Calculated using the formula.
    • Steps: State hypotheses, calculate expected frequencies, calculate the Chi-square statistic, determine the critical value, compare, and decide. The chi square test performs an independency test.

    Contingency Table for Chi-Square Test

    • Contingency tables are prepared to perform chi-square tests.
    • df = (rows - 1) * (columns -1) in Contingency Tables.

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