Asked by Nanuka Dudashvili on Jul 09, 2024
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What does the number 42 represent in the following: t(42) = 5.15,p < 0.01?
A) test statistic
B) t value
C) degrees of freedom
D) significance level
Degrees of Freedom
The amount of distinct quantities or measures which are assignable to a statistical distribution without contravening existing constraints.
Test Statistic
A numerical value derived from an experiment's data, utilized in hypothesis testing to decide if the null hypothesis should be dismissed.
T Value
A ratio that is derived from the standardized difference between two sample means in a t-test, used to determine the statistical significance of the difference.
- Compute and elucidate the degrees of freedom within diverse statistical evaluations.
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KS
Kristin SummerfieldJul 11, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The number 42 represents degrees of freedom, which is a parameter often reported with statistical tests to help determine the critical value of the test statistic.
Learning Objectives
- Compute and elucidate the degrees of freedom within diverse statistical evaluations.