Question 1

List two advantages and two disadvantages of using the Bayesian approach to data analysis.

Accepted Answer

Advantages (any two): the interpretation

Question 2

In Bayesian data analysis, the objective prior is used when:

Accepted Answer

A)  researchers have a clear idea of what the prior distribution is. 
B)  the odds of obtaining every possible outcome are objectively known. 
C)  researchers have little idea of what the prior distribution is. 
D)  researchers are concerned with reducing Type I error. 
A)  researchers have a clear idea of what the prior distribution is. 
B)  the odds of obtaining every possible outcome are objectively known. 
C)  researchers have little idea of what the prior distribution is. 
D)  researchers are concerned with reducing Type I error.

Question 3

George plans to analyze his data with a two-way ANOVA but he is concerned about the presence of outliers in his data set. Is his concern warranted? Why?

Accepted Answer

His concern is justified because outlier

Question 4

The independent samples t test is used to compare the means of unrelated two samples coming from populations that have vastly different variances.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following do outliers not affect?

Accepted Answer

A)  Standard deviations 
B)  Probability of Type I error 
C)  Confidence intervals 
D)  None of the above 
A)  Standard deviations 
B)  Probability of Type I error 
C)  Confidence intervals 
D)  None of the above

List two advantages and two disadvantages of using the Bayesian approach to data analysis.

In Bayesian data analysis, the objective prior is used when:

George plans to analyze his data with a two-way ANOVA but he is concerned about the presence of outliers in his data set. Is his concern warranted? Why?

The independent samples t test is used to compare the means of unrelated two samples coming from populations that have vastly different variances.

Which of the following do outliers not affect?

Introduction to Research Methods

The Ethical Imperative

Negotiating the Institutional Review Board Process

Starting Your Research

Focusing Your Question and Choosing a Design

Developing Your Research Protocol

Survey and Interview Approaches

Experimental Designs

Variations on Experimental Designs

Observation, Case Studies, Archival Research, and Meta-Analysis

Neuroscience Methods

Research Over Age and Time

Analyzing Your Data I: an Overview

Writing up Your Results

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Exam 14: Analyzing Your Data II: Specific Approaches

List two advantages and two disadvantages of using the Bayesian approach to data analysis.

In Bayesian data analysis, the objective prior is used when:

George plans to analyze his data with a two-way ANOVA but he is concerned about the presence of outliers in his data set. Is his concern warranted? Why?

The independent samples t test is used to compare the means of unrelated two samples coming from populations that have vastly different variances.

Which of the following do outliers not affect?

Introduction to Research Methods

The Ethical Imperative

Negotiating the Institutional Review Board Process

Starting Your Research

Focusing Your Question and Choosing a Design

Developing Your Research Protocol

Survey and Interview Approaches

Experimental Designs

Variations on Experimental Designs

Observation, Case Studies, Archival Research, and Meta-Analysis

Neuroscience Methods

Research Over Age and Time

Analyzing Your Data I: an Overview

Writing up Your Results

Publishing Your Research

Filters