Asked by Shelby Henderson on Jul 15, 2024
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If the group has 30 individuals,what are the degrees of freedom for a dependent-samples t test?
A) 30 - 1
B) 29 - 1
C) 28 - 1
D) 27 -1
Degrees Of Freedom
The number of independent values or quantities which can be assigned to a statistical distribution or calculation.
- Acquire knowledge on the concept and procedure for calculating degrees of freedom within statistical examinations.
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Shauna BohrenJul 16, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The degrees of freedom for a dependent-samples t test is calculated as the number of pairs minus 1. Since there are 30 individuals, assuming each individual is a pair (pre-test and post-test for example), the degrees of freedom would be 30 - 1.
Learning Objectives
- Acquire knowledge on the concept and procedure for calculating degrees of freedom within statistical examinations.