If a Study Involves an Examination of the Relationship Between

question 4

Multiple Choice

If a study involves an examination of the relationship between two variables measured on an interval or ratio scale, the appropriate statistical test is ______.

• A) a Pearson r test
• B) an independent samples t test
• C) a paired/related samples t test
• D) an ANOVA

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Definitions:

Null Hypothesis

A statistical hypothesis that assumes no significant difference or effect exists between specific populations, or parameters, in the context of hypothesis testing.

Relationship

The way in which two or more concepts, objects, or people are connected, or the state of being connected.

Sample Size

Sample size refers to the number of observations or individuals taken from a population to be used in a statistical analysis. The size of the sample can significantly impact the reliability and validity of the research findings.

Sample Size

The number of individuals or observations included in a study, which can significantly affect the reliability and validity of the study's outcomes.