A Professor Compares Scores on a Competency Exam Among Students

question 53

Multiple Choice

A professor compares scores on a competency exam among students at two times during a single semester.What type of t test is most appropriate for this study?

• A)one-sample t test
• B)two-independent sample t test
• C)related samples t test
• D)There is not enough information to answer this question.

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Definitions:

Content Analysis

A research method used to systematically analyze text or media to identify patterns, themes, or biases.

Content-Analysis Software

Computer applications designed to assist in the systematic evaluation of textual information, often through the use of algorithms for pattern recognition.

Potential Issues

Possible problems or challenges that might arise in the context of a specific situation or plan.

Stemming

Content analysis term for grouping different words by a common stem; for example, fish is the stem for fisherman, fishy, fishtail, fishing, and fished.