Question 1

In tests of difference, any difference found will be statistically significant.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Match the following terms and descriptions of statistical tests of differences. Some responses can be used more than once.
-is an extension of the t-test

Accepted Answer

A)  ANOVA 
B)  chi-sqare 
C)  t-test 
A)  ANOVA 
B)  chi-sqare 
C)  t-test

Question 3

Inferential statistics tell the researcher which participant's score is the most significant.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Match the following terms and descriptions of statistical tests of differences. Some responses can be used more than once.
-the one independent variable must be a nominal variable composed of only two groups.

Accepted Answer

A)  ANOVA 
B)  chi-sqare 
C)  t-test 
A)  ANOVA 
B)  chi-sqare 
C)  t-test

Question 5

Match the following terms and descriptions of statistical tests of differences. Some responses can be used more than once.
-the data for all variables in this Stststical test must be nominal or categorical

Accepted Answer

A)  ANOVA 
B)  chi-sqare 
C)  t-test 
A)  ANOVA 
B)  chi-sqare 
C)  t-test

Question 6

Inferential statistics are used to:

Accepted Answer

A)  describe the basic properties of scores. 
B)  determine the normality of the data. 
C)  draw conclusions about a population by examining the data from a sample. 
D)  compute the standard deviation. 
E)  describe the practical significance of the results. 
A)  describe the basic properties of scores. 
B)  determine the normality of the data. 
C)  draw conclusions about a population by examining the data from a sample. 
D)  compute the standard deviation. 
E)  describe the practical significance of the results.

Question 7

Match the following terms and descriptions of statistical tests of differences. Some responses can be used more than once.
-Stststical test for determining differences between two groups of the independent variable on a continuous level dependent variable

Accepted Answer

A)  ANOVA 
B)  chi-sqare 
C)  t-test 
A)  ANOVA 
B)  chi-sqare 
C)  t-test

Question 8

Provide a basic description for a 3 × 2× 2 factorial ANOVA.

Accepted Answer

A 3 × 2 × 2 factorial ANOVA is a statist

Question 9

Statistical differences can be determined by simply comparing mean scores. If the mean scores are different, then the difference is statistically significant.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

In presenting the results for a statistical test of difference, the researcher should report the:

Accepted Answer

A)  statistical test. 
B)  level of probability or significance achieved. 
C)  degrees of freedom for the test. 
D)  the null hypothesis. 
E)  all but d. 
A)  statistical test. 
B)  level of probability or significance achieved. 
C)  degrees of freedom for the test. 
D)  the null hypothesis. 
E)  all but d.

Question 11

The chi-square:

Accepted Answer

A)  compares the observed frequency with the expected frequency. 
B)  is best used with continuous level data. 
C)  tests for differences between two groups. 
D)  tests for the relationship between two continuous level variables. 
E)  can test for an interaction effect. 
A)  compares the observed frequency with the expected frequency. 
B)  is best used with continuous level data. 
C)  tests for differences between two groups. 
D)  tests for the relationship between two continuous level variables. 
E)  can test for an interaction effect.

Question 12

Describe the principles of probability, normal distribution, and random assignment upon which inferential statistics are based.

Accepted Answer

The principles of probability, normal di

Question 13

For ANOVA to be statistically significant, the between-groups variance must be greater than the within-groups variance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Match the following terms and descriptions of statistical tests of differences. Some responses can be used more than once.
-this test cannot determine casual statement about the data.

Accepted Answer

A)  ANOVA 
B)  chi-sqare 
C)  t-test 
A)  ANOVA 
B)  chi-sqare 
C)  t-test

Question 15

Match the following terms and descriptions of statistical tests of differences. Some responses can be used more than once.
-is re[resented by the sympol F.

Accepted Answer

A)  ANOVA 
B)  chi-sqare 
C)  t-test 
A)  ANOVA 
B)  chi-sqare 
C)  t-test

In tests of difference, any difference found will be statistically significant.

Match the following terms and descriptions of statistical tests of differences. Some responses can be used more than once. -is an extension of the t-test

Inferential statistics tell the researcher which participant's score is the most significant.

Match the following terms and descriptions of statistical tests of differences. Some responses can be used more than once. -the one independent variable must be a nominal variable composed of only two groups.

Match the following terms and descriptions of statistical tests of differences. Some responses can be used more than once. -the data for all variables in this Stststical test must be nominal or categorical

Inferential statistics are used to:

Match the following terms and descriptions of statistical tests of differences. Some responses can be used more than once. -Stststical test for determining differences between two groups of the independent variable on a continuous level dependent variable

Provide a basic description for a 3 × 2× 2 factorial ANOVA.

Statistical differences can be determined by simply comparing mean scores. If the mean scores are different, then the difference is statistically significant.

In presenting the results for a statistical test of difference, the researcher should report the:

The chi-square:

Describe the principles of probability, normal distribution, and random assignment upon which inferential statistics are based.

For ANOVA to be statistically significant, the between-groups variance must be greater than the within-groups variance.

Match the following terms and descriptions of statistical tests of differences. Some responses can be used more than once. -this test cannot determine casual statement about the data.

Match the following terms and descriptions of statistical tests of differences. Some responses can be used more than once. -is re[resented by the sympol F.

Introduction to Communication Research

The Research Process: Getting Started

Research Ethics

Introduction to Quantitative Research

Measurement

Populations, Samples, and Sample Size

Quantitative Research Designs

Surveys and Questionnaires

Descriptive Statistics, Significance Levels, and Hypothesis Testing

Testing for Relationships

Quantitative Analysis of Text

Reading and Writing the Quantitative Research Report

Introduction to Qualitative Research

Designing Qualitative Research

Qualitative Methods of Data Collection

Analyzing Qualitative Data

Reading and Writing the Qualitative Research Report

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Exam 10: Testing for Differences

In tests of difference, any difference found will be statistically significant.

Match the following terms and descriptions of statistical tests of differences. Some responses can be used more than once. -is an extension of the t-test

Inferential statistics tell the researcher which participant's score is the most significant.

Match the following terms and descriptions of statistical tests of differences. Some responses can be used more than once. -the one independent variable must be a nominal variable composed of only two groups.

Match the following terms and descriptions of statistical tests of differences. Some responses can be used more than once. -the data for all variables in this Stststical test must be nominal or categorical

Inferential statistics are used to:

Match the following terms and descriptions of statistical tests of differences. Some responses can be used more than once. -Stststical test for determining differences between two groups of the independent variable on a continuous level dependent variable

Provide a basic description for a 3 × 2× 2 factorial ANOVA.

Statistical differences can be determined by simply comparing mean scores. If the mean scores are different, then the difference is statistically significant.

In presenting the results for a statistical test of difference, the researcher should report the:

The chi-square:

Describe the principles of probability, normal distribution, and random assignment upon which inferential statistics are based.

For ANOVA to be statistically significant, the between-groups variance must be greater than the within-groups variance.

Match the following terms and descriptions of statistical tests of differences. Some responses can be used more than once. -this test cannot determine casual statement about the data.

Match the following terms and descriptions of statistical tests of differences. Some responses can be used more than once. -is re[resented by the sympol F.

Introduction to Communication Research

The Research Process: Getting Started

Research Ethics

Introduction to Quantitative Research

Measurement

Populations, Samples, and Sample Size

Quantitative Research Designs

Surveys and Questionnaires

Descriptive Statistics, Significance Levels, and Hypothesis Testing

Testing for Relationships

Quantitative Analysis of Text

Reading and Writing the Quantitative Research Report

Introduction to Qualitative Research

Designing Qualitative Research

Qualitative Methods of Data Collection

Analyzing Qualitative Data

Reading and Writing the Qualitative Research Report

Filters