You Should Use an Independent Samples T Test When

question 52

Multiple Choice

You should use an independent samples t test when

• A) you have a two-group design, you used matched pairs, and your DV is measured on an interval or ratio scale of measurement.
• B) you have a two-group design, you randomly assigned your participants, and your DV is measured on a nominal or ordinal scale of measurement.
• C) you have a three-group design, you randomly assigned your participants, and your DV is measured on an interval or ratio scale of measurement.
• D) you have a two-group design, you randomly assigned your participants, and your DV is measured on an interval or ratio scale of measurement.

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Definitions:

Mass

Mass is a measure of the amount of matter in an object, usually in kilograms or grams.

Liquids

A state of matter characterized by an indefinite shape that conforms to the shape of its container, but with a definite volume.

Solids

Materials with a fixed shape and volume, characterized by strong intermolecular forces.

Density

A physical property defined as the mass per unit volume of a substance, often used to identify or characterize materials.