The T Test Is Used to Assess Whether Groups Differ

question 40

Multiple Choice

The t test is used to assess whether groups differ on which of the following types of variable?

• A) nominal and ordinal
• B) interval and ratio
• C) linear and curvilinear
• D) bivariate and univariate

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Definitions:

Optic Tract

A part of the visual system in the brain, consisting of a bundle of nerve fibers that transmits visual information from the optic chiasma to the thalamus, hypothalamus, and midbrain.

Visual Field

The entire area that can be seen when the eyes are fixed in one position, including both central and peripheral vision.

Sense of Smell

The ability to perceive odors, a chemical sensing system also known as olfaction.

Hearing

The sense by which sound is perceived, involving the detection of vibrations and their interpretation by the brain.