T-tests

Question 1

T-tests

Answer 1

A inferential statistics test that seeks to answer the question of whether the specific t-value occurs because of sampling error or if there is a real difference.
It involves making a generalization about a population based upon what you know about the samples.

Question 2

One sample t-test

Answer 2

A t-test that seeks to compare a sample with a population.

Question 3

Between Subjects T-test

Answer 3

A t-test that examines if there is a significant difference between two samples/means.
Can either be independent samples, or paired samples / repeated measures

Question 4

Independent Samples t-test

Answer 4

A type of between sample means t test that is used when there are different subjects in each group.

Question 5

Repeated (Paired Sample) Measure t test

Answer 5

A type of between sample means t test that is used when the same subjects are used in each treatment condition.