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Behavioral Statistics in Action Book Cover Image
Behavioral Statistics in Action, 3/e
Mark W. Vernoy, Palomar College
Diana J. Kyle, Fullerton College

t Tests

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this chapter, students should know

The concept of sampling distribution of differences between means.

The concept of standard error of the difference between independent and correlated sample means.

When to use the three major types of t tests.

How to compute the three major types of t tests.

The influence of sample size on the t distribution and statistical power.

How to interpret the results of the three major types of t tests.