When the Difference of the Means Is Larger, or Smaller

question 6

Essay

When the difference of the means is larger, or smaller, what are the implications for tests of statistical significance?

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Definitions:

Surveys

A method of gathering information from a sample of individuals through their responses to questions.

Independent Variable

The variable in an experiment that is manipulated or changed by the researcher to observe its effects on the dependent variable.

Productivity

The effectiveness and efficiency with which resources are used to produce goods and services.

Hawthorne Effects

Refers to the alteration of behavior by the subjects of a study due to their awareness of being observed.