Review of t tests and ANOVA

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11 Apr 202010:05

Summary

TLDRThis video script provides an in-depth review of various statistical tests, including one-sample t-tests, dependent t-tests, independent t-tests, and ANOVA. It outlines key identifying keywords for each test, such as 'before and after' for dependent t-tests and 'three or more groups' for ANOVA. The script emphasizes the calculation of degrees of freedom and formulas used for each test, highlighting their differences and similarities. The content is designed to serve as a comprehensive cheat sheet for students preparing for an exam, ensuring clarity in understanding when to apply each statistical method.

Takeaways

  • ๐Ÿ˜€ A one-sample T-test compares the mean of a single sample to a known population mean, using keywords like 'one sample'.
  • ๐Ÿ“Š The degrees of freedom for a one-sample T-test is calculated as n - 1.
  • ๐Ÿ” The formula for a one-sample T-test is (Xฬ„ - ฮผ) / (s / โˆšn).
  • ๐Ÿ•’ A dependent T-test analyzes 'before and after' scenarios, indicating paired samples.
  • ๐Ÿ“‰ The degrees of freedom for a dependent T-test is also n - 1, but it focuses on the number of differences.
  • โš–๏ธ An independent T-test compares means between two separate groups, identified by keywords indicating different groups.
  • ๐Ÿ“ˆ The degrees of freedom for an independent T-test is calculated as (n1 - 1) + (n2 - 1) for both groups.
  • ๐Ÿ“Š ANOVA (Analysis of Variance) is used for comparing means across three or more groups.
  • ๐ŸŽฒ The degrees of freedom in ANOVA includes 'between' (number of groups - 1) and 'within' (total sample size - number of groups).
  • ๐Ÿงฎ In ANOVA, the dependent variable and fixed factor must be specified, along with post hoc tests for group comparisons.

Q & A

  • What is the primary purpose of a one-sample T-test?

    -The one-sample T-test is used to compare the mean of a single sample to a known population mean.

  • How do you calculate the degrees of freedom for a one-sample T-test?

    -The degrees of freedom for a one-sample T-test is calculated as n - 1, where n is the sample size.

  • What keywords are commonly associated with a dependent T-test?

    -Keywords for a dependent T-test include 'before and after' or 'paired', indicating that the same subjects are measured under two different conditions.

  • How is the degrees of freedom calculated for a dependent T-test?

    -For a dependent T-test, the degrees of freedom is calculated as n - 1, where n is the number of paired differences.

  • What distinguishes an independent T-test from a dependent T-test?

    -An independent T-test compares means between two separate groups, while a dependent T-test compares means from the same group under different conditions.

  • What is the formula for calculating a one-sample T-test?

    -The formula for a one-sample T-test is (Xฬ„ - ฮผ) / (s / โˆšn), where Xฬ„ is the sample mean, ฮผ is the population mean, s is the sample standard deviation, and n is the sample size.

  • When should ANOVA be used instead of T-tests?

    -ANOVA should be used when comparing means across three or more groups, as T-tests can only compare means between two groups.

  • How do you calculate degrees of freedom for ANOVA?

    -Degrees of freedom for ANOVA is divided into two parts: between groups (k - 1) and within groups (N - k), where k is the number of groups and N is the total sample size.

  • What is the role of post hoc tests in ANOVA?

    -Post hoc tests in ANOVA are used to determine which specific groups' means are different after finding a significant result in the ANOVA test.

  • In the context of statistical software, what is the process to perform a dependent T-test?

    -To perform a dependent T-test in statistical software like JASP, you would select the paired T-test option and input the 'after' and 'before' data columns.

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