In Which of the Following Situations Should an a Priori

question 55

Multiple Choice

In which of the following situations should an a priori contrast be used?

• A) A t-test is used to conclude that men consume more hamburgers than women
• B) A chi-square test is used to conclude that there is a difference in type of living quarters by class status
• C) Using a one-way ANOVA, significant differences in ad recall are found between three experimental groups and one control group
• D) A Z test indicates that the national average of the number of soft drinks consumed in the US exceeds that of France
• E) All of the above should use an a priori contrast

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