Describe the Process for Testing a Hypothesis About Two Means

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Essay

Describe the process for testing a hypothesis about two means when the samples are dependent. Compare this process to the methods of hypothesis testing for one mean in the Hypothesis Testing chapter.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Therapy

A form of therapy that focuses on how clients’ cognitions (e.g., expectations, attitudes, and beliefs) lead to distress and may be modified to relieve distress and promote adaptive behavior.

Beliefs

Mental attitudes or convictions held by an individual or group regarding the truth or existence of something.

Attitudes

A settled way of thinking or feeling about someone or something, typically reflected in a person's behavior.

Client-Centered Therapists

Therapists who emphasize the importance of listening to the client in a nonjudgmental manner and facilitating their self-discovery and self-acceptance.