What is your main goal when conducting an independent group t-test
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When two groups of participants are compared to determine whether or not the independent variable had a significant effect on the dependent variable, then it is most appropriate to conduct a(n) independent groups t-test. one sample t-test. paired samples t-test. correlated groups t-test. 1- or 2-tailed hypothesis test.
Rashmi S.
What is the primary focus of the independent t test? a. Determine whether there is a significant difference between the experimental and control groups' means on the dependent variable beyond mere chance differences b. Determine whether there is a significant difference between the experimental and control groups' standard deviations on the dependent variable beyond mere chance differences c. Create a normal distribution based on the experimental and control groups' data d. Determine if there are different participants in the experimental and control groups
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Engagement Activity: The t test for two independent samples Have you ever wanted to know if two groups differed? Are women better or worse at crossword puzzles than men? Are people who use recreational drugs more likely to take risks in other areas of their lives than people who do not use drugs? Do premeds who were psychology majors have better bedside manners than those who were biochemistry majors? The independent-measures t test is a hypothesis test that uses two separate samples to evaluate the mean differences. In Professor Ken Bonanno's class, Statistical Methods in Psychology, as in many others, students have to complete a research study as a part of the semester-long course. Some sample questions on select topics asked by Professor Bonanno's students can be answered using the independent-measures t test. The independent-measures t test may be new to you, but you already have a good intuitive sense of how it might work. For example, you probably know what type of information would be most useful to you for deciding whether Group 1 and Group 2 are significantly different. Complete the following exercise by identifying which of the pieces of information in the tables that follow each research question would be useful to you in deciding whether the groups are different. (Note: This is an exploratory exercise. You need to submit an answer for each piece of information but you will get credit for either choice.) Work and Academic Performance Research Question Do students who work at least 10 hours per week (Group 1) do better or worse academically than those who do not work (Group 2)? Information Yes No The difference between the means of Group 1 and Group 2 The maximum difference between Group 1 and Group 2 that is likely if there is no true difference between the two groups The variances of Group 1 and Group 2 The sizes of Group 1 and Group 2 Caffeine Intake and Sleep Research Question Do people who drink the caffeine equivalent of at least two cups of coffee (Group 1) have a poorer sleep quality than those who drink less than one cup (Group 2)? Information Yes No The difference between the means of Group 1 and Group 2 The maximum difference between Group 1 and Group 2 that is likely if there is no true difference between the two groups The variances of Group 1 and Group 2 The sizes of Group 1 and Group 2 Compensation and Motivation Research Question Are people who are paid more ($20/hr) for a task (Group 1) more or less motivated than those who are paid less ($8/hr) for the same task (Group 2)? Information Yes No The difference between the means of Group 1 and Group 2 The maximum difference between Group 1 and Group 2 that is likely if there is no true difference between the two groups The variances of Group 1 and Group 2 The sizes of Group 1 and Group 2 In the exercises in this chapter, you will learn more about the statistical techniques used to evaluate data from research with an independent-measures design.
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