Statistical Test
Definition
A statistical test is a method used by psychologists to analyze and interpret data in order to determine if there is a significant relationship or difference between variables.
Analogy
Think of a statistical test like a magnifying glass that helps psychologists zoom in on the data and find patterns or differences that may not be easily visible otherwise.
Related terms
Hypothesis Testing: It is a statistical procedure used to make an inference about population parameters based on sample data.
T-test: A specific type of statistical test used to compare the means of two groups and determine if there is a significant difference between them.
Analysis of Variance (ANOVA): Another type of statistical test used when comparing the means of more than two groups. It helps determine if there are significant differences among the groups.
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What statistical test is most appropriate when you want to compare the means of two groups?
Which statistical test would a psychologist use to determine if there is a significant difference between the scores of two independent groups?
Which statistical test would best assess the correlation between hours of sleep and GPA in high school students?
Which statistical test would be most appropriate to compare scores from three or more groups?
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