comparing two independent samples Flashcards
1
Q
define a categorical variable and what axis it is found on
A
clear group (normally on X axis)
2
Q
define a continuous variable and what axis it is found on
A
an infinite number of values between two points (normality on the Y axis)
3
Q
what is the opposite of independent sampling
A
paired sampling- where variables are tested on the same are very similar groups
4
Q
does welshes t test assume equal sample size and variance?
A
NO! it assumes the two independent sample sizes are unequal and performed differently when exposed to the same IVs.
5
Q
what does squaring do to skewed data
A
it transforms it into interpretable data