Testing for Differences Flashcards
1
Q
Parametric tests
A
Make certain assumptions about the parameters (properties) of the sampled populations
2
Q
Non-parametric tests
A
Make no such assumptions about distribution
3
Q
The significance of a difference depends on…
A
the variability in the data and the size of the sample
4
Q
When to use independent sample t-test?
A
When comparing two different groups
5
Q
When to use paired-sampled t-test?
A
When comparing the same subject on two different treatment conditions
