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T-tests and their uses

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T-tests, independent samples, paired and one-way t-tests expalined. When shoud they be used and what kind of data should they be used on?

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The independent-samples t test is used to test for significant difference between the means of two independent or unrelated samples of scores. The t test assumes that the scores are measured on at least an interval scale

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T tests

The independent-samples t test is used to test for significant difference between the means of two independent or unrelated samples of scores. The t test assumes that the scores are measured on at least an interval scale (presents the precise statements about the differences between observed scores - e.g., everyday temperature scales where the intervals are specified but the numbers are ...

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