Suppose a Researcher Conducted a T Test for Dependent Means

question 98

Multiple Choice

Suppose a researcher conducted a t test for dependent means using scores from pairs of research participants (i.e., mothers and sons) . The researcher considered each pair as if it were one person and calculated a difference score for each pair. In this example, the t test could also be called a:

• A)t test for matched pairs
• B)t test for unmatched pairs
• C)t test for mixed pairs
• D)t test for independent pairs

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Analog

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Programmable Logic Controller, a robust computer used in industrial automation for controlling machinery and processes.

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