Statistics: T-Tests and Analysis

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What type of t-test is appropriate when comparing two measurements from the same subjects?

  • Two-sample t-test
  • One sample t-test
  • Paired or dependent t-test (correct)
  • Independent t-test

In the context of t-tests, which statement is true regarding standard deviation and standard error?

  • Both standard deviation and standard error are used interchangeably in t-tests.
  • Standard deviation describes the spread of sample data, while standard error measures the accuracy of the sample mean. (correct)
  • Standard deviation is used to estimate population parameters.
  • Standard error provides a measure of variability within a sample.

What is the p-value obtained in the pair t-test example provided?

  • 0.027 (correct)
  • 0.067
  • 0.012
  • 0.050

Which t-test is most appropriate for comparing the means of two independent groups?

<p>Two-sample t-test (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If the means of two samples are 79.6 and 82.4 respectively, what does this suggest about the results?

<p>The second sample has a higher mean than the first. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Parametric Tests

  • Parametric tests assume data follows a normal distribution
  • Parametric tests are more powerful than non-parametric tests

Analysis of Two Sample Means (t-tests)

  • Used to compare means of two groups
  • Mean ± variation: describes spread of data
  • SD (Standard Deviation): measures how spread out data is
  • SE (Standard Error): measures how precise the sample mean is

T-test Steps

  • Calculate difference between sample means
  • Estimate standard error of differences
  • Calculate a t-statistic
  • Identify degrees of freedom
  • Determine p-value from t-statistic

One sample t-test

  • Compares sample mean to known population mean
  • Determines if sample mean differs significantly from population mean

Independent t-test

  • Compares means of two independent groups
  • Assumes groups are independent of each other

Paired or Dependent T-test

  • Compares means of two related groups
  • Used for repeated measures or matched pairs
  • Example: pre- and post-training measures in the same individuals

Example of Paired t-test

  • Mean pre-training: 79.6
  • Mean post-training: 82.4
  • p=0.027 indicates significant difference between pre- and post-training scores

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