Asked by Nardley Docteur on Jul 08, 2024
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In the formula for the t test for dependent means,what does the n represent?
A) sum of the means
B) number of participants
C) number of pairs of observations
D) sum of all scores
Number of Participants
Refers to the total count of individuals involved in a study or experiment, providing a base for drawing conclusions.
T Test
A statistical test used to compare the means of two groups to see if they are significantly different from each other.
Pairs of Observations
Two related data points collected from a study that are analyzed together to understand correlations or differences.
- Comprehend the significance of sample size in statistical analyses and its connection with degrees of freedom.
- Acquire knowledge on the essential formulas and calculations required for a dependent samples t-test.
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ZK
Zybrea KnightJul 11, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The n represents the number of pairs of observations (i.e., the number of participants who were measured twice in the same study condition).
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the significance of sample size in statistical analyses and its connection with degrees of freedom.
- Acquire knowledge on the essential formulas and calculations required for a dependent samples t-test.