Inferential Statistics Flashcards
What does a t-test do?
Is a difference between 2 means significant or not
What samples do t-tests work for
> Independent (Between-participants)
Paired (Within-participants)
WHat is a non-parametric alternative
What is the correlation coefficient inferential test
It is a relationship between 2 continuous variables and seeing if they are significant
What tests can be used for correlation coeeficient
Pearson’s r and Spearman’s rho
How do we interpret inferential tests
If the p-value is less than 0.05 the relationship is significant and if it is greater than 0.05 then the relationship is not significant
What indicates the strength of a correlational relationship
How close the result is to -1 or +1
Can correlations be weak and significant
Yes
Can cause and effect be shown with correlations
No, only if the IV has been manipulated will there be a cause and effect
