Exam 3 review

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What type of t-test is used in a between subjects design?

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Independent samples t-test.

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How can a dependent samples study be described?

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The same group is used for all conditions.

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What type of t-test is used in a within subjects design?

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Dependent samples t-test.

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If a within subjects and between subjects design for a t-test produced df = 6, how many participants were in each study?

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Between: 7, Within: 8.

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How many levels are in a simple ANOVA?

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More than 2.

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What is the main difference between independent and dependent samples?

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Independent samples involve different participants in each group, while dependent samples involve the same participants across conditions.

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What is a key characteristic of a within subjects design?

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Each participant is exposed to all conditions of the experiment.

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What does 'df' stand for in the context of t-tests and ANOVA?

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Degrees of freedom.

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Why is it important to understand the design of a study when choosing a statistical test?

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The design determines whether to use independent or dependent samples, which affects the choice of statistical test.

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What is the purpose of using ANOVA instead of multiple t-tests?

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ANOVA controls for Type I error that can occur when conducting multiple t-tests.