Which Post Hoc Multiple Comparison Technique Requires the Largest Effect

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which post hoc multiple comparison technique requires the largest effect size to indicate significance?

• A) Dunnett
• B) Student-Newman-Keuls
• C) Scheffé
• D) Tukey

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Definitions:

Significance Test

A statistical procedure used to determine whether the observed differences between two or more groups are due to chance or to true differences in the samples.

Test Statistic

A value calculated from sample data during a hypothesis test. It is used to decide whether to reject the null hypothesis.

Sample Size

The number of observations or data points collected in a statistical study, crucial for ensuring the representativeness and reliability of study findings.

Standard Error

A measure that quantifies the variation or dispersion of sampling distribution of a statistic, often used as an estimate of the reliability of a statistical estimate.