The Paired-Samples T Test Is an Example of a _____

question 88

Multiple Choice

The paired-samples t test is an example of a _____ test, while the independent-samples t test is an example of a _____ test.

• A) between-groups; within-groups
• B) within-groups; between-groups
• C) between-individuals; between-groups
• D) within-groups; between-individuals

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Definitions:

Self-fulfilling Prophecy

When persons behave toward another person according to a label (impression) and cause the person to respond in ways that confirm the label.

Stereotype Threat

The suspicion a member of a group holds that he or she will be judged based on a common stereotype of the group.

Confirmation Bias

The tendency to focus on information relevant to a belief and ignoring or downplaying information that is inconsistent with that belief.

Anchoring and Adjustment

A cognitive bias where individuals rely too heavily on an initial piece of information (the "anchor") when making decisions, with adjustments made too conservatively.