T-test Analysis and Hypothesis Testing

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What was the p-value reported in the t-test results?

  • 0.167 (correct)
  • 0.05
  • 0.10
  • 0.075

What is the t-value reported for the comparison between group 1 and group 2?

  • -1.428 (correct)
  • 0.554
  • -2.134
  • 1.025

Which statement best describes the results of the analysis regarding the mean of group 1 and group 2?

  • Group 1 has a significantly higher mean than group 2.
  • Group 2 has a significantly higher mean than group 1.
  • The means of group 1 and group 2 are equal.
  • There is no significant difference in means between the two groups. (correct)

What would a p-value of less than 0.05 generally imply in statistical testing?

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In statistical analysis, what does a higher standard deviation suggest about the data?

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Which group had a higher mean miles per gallon according to the results?

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What is the degrees of freedom (df) for the comparison between the two groups?

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What type of statistical test was performed to compare two groups in this analysis?

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What is the primary purpose of a t-test?

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Which formula correctly represents the t-statistic for a two-sample t-test?

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Which of the following is NOT an assumption of the t-test?

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What is the correct degrees of freedom (df) for a one-sample t-test with a sample size of 15?

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Which situation is most suitable for applying a paired t-test?

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In what circumstance should a multiple comparisons test be preferred over a t-test?

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What must be done after calculating a test statistic in a t-test?

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What does the alpha value (α) in hypothesis testing represent?

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Which of the following is NOT a step in performing a t-test?

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What is implied by a two-tailed test in hypothesis testing?

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What must be verified during the assumption check phase of a t-test?

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In a left-tailed test, which of the following would be the null hypothesis?

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What type of software tools are commonly used for performing t-tests according to the context provided?

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Why is it important to check the data for errors before performing a t-test?

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What is the purpose of calculating a test statistic in a t-test?

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Which condition must typically be verified before applying a t-test?

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Which statement accurately describes the alternative hypothesis (Hₐ) in a right-tailed test?

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In what scenario is a paired t-test appropriate?

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What distinguishes the t-distribution from the z-distribution?

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Which test would be appropriate for comparing means if the sample sizes are equal and both populations are normally distributed?

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Which of the following statements is true regarding the assumptions for using a t-test?

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What is the relationship depicted between the sample size and the shape of the t-distribution?

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Which of the following tests is a non-parametric alternative to the t-test?

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What does the degrees of freedom in a t-test essentially represent?

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When is it appropriate to use ANOVA instead of a t-test?

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What is the primary objective of a paired-samples t-test?

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What consideration should be made when using the flowchart for selecting statistical tests?

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Which statement best describes the one-sample t-test?

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In the context of hypothesis testing, what is a two-tailed test primarily used for?

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What is the correct degrees of freedom calculation for an independent-samples t-test?

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Which type of t-test is suitable for comparing the means of two separate groups?

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In a one-tailed test, what condition is being tested regarding the population mean?

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What is the purpose of the population standard deviation in a one-sample t-test?

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What common misconception is associated with the paired-samples t-test?

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For a paired-samples t-test, which description correctly identifies its data structure?

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What is an example of when to use a one-sample t-test?

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Flashcards

Two-Sample T-test

A statistical test used to compare the means of two groups, assuming that the data is normally distributed.

P-value

The probability of obtaining the observed results, or more extreme results, if there is no real difference between the groups being compared.

T-value

A value that measures the effect size or the magnitude of the difference between two groups.

Degrees of Freedom (df)

The number of independent pieces of information used to calculate a statistic. It is typically the number of observations minus the number of estimated parameters.

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G*Power

A statistical software tool used to determine the appropriate sample size needed for a study, based on desired statistical power, effect size, and alpha level.

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Not Statistically Significant

A result is not statistically significant when the p-value is greater than 0.05.

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Statistical Power

The probability of detecting a true effect, or the probability of finding a statistically significant result if there is a real difference between the groups.

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Effect Size

A value that represents the difference between the means of two groups, adjusted for the variability of the data.

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Independent-samples t-test

A statistical test used to determine if there is a significant difference between two groups.

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Paired-samples t-test

A statistical test used to determine if there is a significant difference between two measurements taken from the same group at different times.

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One-sample t-test

A statistical test used to determine if there is a significant difference between a sample mean and a known population mean.

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One-tailed test

A hypothesis test that tests whether the population mean is greater than or less than a specific value.

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Two-tailed test

A hypothesis test that tests whether the population mean is equal to a specific value.

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Null hypothesis ($H_0$)

The statement that there is no difference between the groups being compared.

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Alternative hypothesis ($H_a$)

The statement that there is a difference between the groups being compared.

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Level of significance (alpha)

The level of significance in a hypothesis test is the threshold for rejecting the null hypothesis.

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t-distribution

The t-distribution models the standardized difference between a sample mean and the population mean when the population standard deviation is unknown and the data comes from a normal distribution.

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Degrees of freedom

It's a measure of the information used to estimate the population variance. The more degrees of freedom, the more confident we are in our estimation.

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Paired t-test

This t-test is used to compare means of two related samples, typically from the same subjects at different times.

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Non-parametric t-test

Used when data is not normally distributed and violates assumptions of parametric tests. Examples include the Wilcoxon signed-rank test and Mann-Whitney U test.

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ANOVA (Analysis of Variance)

This test compares the means of two or more groups to determine if there's a significant difference amongst them.

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Chi-square test

This test assesses whether there's an association between two categorical variables.

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Hypothesis testing

A statistical technique that uses hypothesis testing to draw conclusions about population parameters based on sample data.

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What is a t-test?

A statistical test used to compare the means of two groups.

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What is the null hypothesis (H₀)?

The proposed explanation for a phenomenon that we are trying to disprove. It assumes no difference between groups.

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What is the alternative hypothesis (Hₐ)?

The alternative explanation for the phenomenon, which we are trying to prove. It claims a difference between groups.

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What is alpha (α) in hypothesis testing?

The probability of incorrectly rejecting the null hypothesis. A common value is 0.05 (5%).

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What assumptions must be met for a t-test?

The assumption that the data follows a normal distribution and that the data points are independent of each other.

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Why should we check data for errors before performing a t-test?

The data should be accurate and complete. Errors like typos can significantly impact the results.

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What is a test statistic in a t-test?

A value calculated from the data which measures the difference between the groups. It's then compared to the t-distribution.

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What is the t-distribution?

A probability distribution which helps in determining the likelihood of a result under the null hypothesis.

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What does it mean to reject the null hypothesis in a t-test?

If the calculated test statistic falls within the rejection region (determined by the alpha value), the null hypothesis can be rejected. This suggests evidence for the alternative hypothesis.

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What does it mean to fail to reject the null hypothesis in a t-test?

If the calculated test statistic falls within the acceptance region, we fail to reject the null hypothesis. This does not mean it's true, but there is insufficient evidence to reject it.

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What does a t-test do?

A statistical test used to compare the means (averages) of two groups of data. It helps determine if the observed difference between the means is statistically significant or just due to chance.

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What is a key assumption of a t-test?

A t-test requires the data to be continuous, meaning the variable can take on any value within a range. Examples include height, weight, or temperature.

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What does it mean for two groups to be independent in a t-test?

A t-test compares the means of two groups, assuming each group is independent and the data from one doesn't influence the other.

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What is the assumption about 'homogeneity of variance' in a t-test?

A t-test assumes that the variability (spread) of data in each group is similar. If they differ significantly, it may affect the results of the test.

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Why is 'approximate normality' an assumption for a t-test?

A t-test works best when the data in each group is approximately normally distributed, meaning the data is symmetrical around the mean.

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When is a t-test useful?

A t-test is used in situations where you want to compare the means of two groups. It can inform you whether the difference between the two means is likely real or simply due to chance.

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What happens when you have more than two groups?

If you have more than two groups, a t-test isn't appropriate. Instead, use alternative tests like ANOVA or Tukey's HSD test, which are designed for multiple group comparisons.

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Study Notes

T-test Analysis

  • A t-test is a parametric test used to evaluate the means of one or two populations.
  • It determines if there are significant differences between groups using hypothesis testing.
  • It can be used to compare a single group to a known value or compare two groups (independent or paired).
  • Paired t-tests evaluate differences within a group over time or within matched pairs.
  • Independent t-tests evaluate differences between two separate groups.
  • One-sample t-tests compare one sample to a known or theoretical value.
  • T-tests are based on t-values, t-distributions, and degrees of freedom.
  • Data must be continuous (e.g., height, weight, etc) for this test.
  • Assumes normally distributed data and equal variances (if comparing two groups).

Hypothesis Testing

  • Define a null hypothesis (H₀), which usually states no difference.
  • Define an alternate hypothesis (Hₐ), which states there is a difference.
  • Decide on an alpha value (α), typically 0.05 to determine the acceptable risk of a wrong conclusion.
  • Collect data and calculate a test statistic.
  • Compare the test statistic to a theoretical value from the t-distribution.
  • Based on the comparison, either reject or fail to reject the null hypothesis.

Two-Sample T-Test Example

  • A two-sample t-test was performed to compare miles per gallon between fuel treatment and no fuel treatment.
  • There was no significant difference in miles per gallon.

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