How Does the Test Statistic Differ for a T Test

question 56

Multiple Choice

How does the test statistic differ for a t test using the repeated measures versus the matched samples design?

• A)Using the matched samples design,we analyze raw scores,whereas using the repeated measures,we analyze difference scores before computing the test statistic for the related samples t test.
• B)Using the repeated measures design,we analyze raw scores,whereas using the matched samples design,we analyze difference scores before computing the test statistic for the related samples t test.
• C)Using the repeated measures design,we treat each pair of scores as related;we do not treat each pair of scores as related using the matched samples design.
• D)The test statistic for the repeated measures and the matched samples designs do not differ;the test statistic is computed the same.

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