Researchers Want to Conduct an Independent T-Test to Compare Subjects

question 10

Multiple Choice

Researchers want to conduct an independent t-test to compare subjects for whom English is a primary language and non-native English speakers. In order to do so the outcome or dependent variable needs to be what level:

• A) Interval or ratio
• B) Nominal or ordinal
• C) Interval or ordinal
• D) Nominal or ratio

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Definitions:

Abstraction Categories

Classifications used to group concepts, objects, or ideas on the basis of shared properties or characteristics, often to simplify understanding and communication.

Superordinate Level

The highest, most general level of abstraction in categorization that groups together similar concepts or objects based on common attributes.

Basic Level

Represents the most general category at which objects are commonly identified, balancing the maximum differentiation from other categories with the highest within-category similarity.

Foreign Films

Movies produced outside of one’s own country, often in a different language and showcasing diverse cultures and storytelling techniques.