When Would Using an Independent Samples T-Test Be Inappropriate

question 4

Multiple Choice

When would using an independent samples t-test be inappropriate?

• A) when the experimenter has more than two levels of the dependent variable
• B) when the experimenter has more than two levels of the independent variable
• C) when the experimenter is able to prove covariation
• D) when the experimenter is uses a control condition

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Definitions:

Generalizability

The extent to which findings from a study or research can be applied to broader populations or different contexts beyond the original conditions of the study.

Sampling Methods

Techniques used to select samples from a population for the purpose of conducting research and obtaining data.

Aggregation

In psychology, a method involving the combination of multiple measurements or observations over time to obtain a more reliable estimate of a trait or behavior.

Random Errors

Errors in measurement or observation that arise from unpredictable and uncontrollable variations, leading to a lack of consistency.