You are more likely to find statistical significance if...

there is a large sample group being tested

Alternative Hypothesis

A position that states something is happening. AKA research hypothesis

What is the dependent variable?

Factor you observe or measure during the experiment

What is a null hypothesis?

There is no relationship between the variables.

Inferential Statisitcs

Allows you to make predictions about populations

What is the definition of ANOVA?

Compares the difference among more than 2 groups

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Inferential vs Descriptive Statistics

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You are more likely to find statistical significance if...
the samples size of the control group is larger than the experimental group
there is an equal # of males and female study participants
there is a large sample group being tested
there are only a few data points
2
True or False: If you prove your hypothesis you disprove your null hypothesis.
True
False
3
Alternative Hypothesis
A position that states that everything is happening. AKA total hypothesis
A position that states that nothing is happening. AKA default hypothesis
A position that states something is happening. AKA research hypothesis
A position that only describes what happens at " baseline"
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What is the dependent variable?
Kept the same; unchanged or normal for comparison
Factor you observe or measure during the experiment
Proposed explanation based on limited evidence
Factor that you want to test it manipulate
5
What is the independent variable in this graph?
Number of people
Type of pet
6
Which of the following shows statistical significance?
p<.05
p>.05
p<.50
p>.50
7
The t- test compares the ____ between _____ groups.
modes ... multiple
means ... multiple
medians ... two
means ... two
8
What is a null hypothesis?
Used to draw conclusions and understand data.
How the independent variable correlates to the dependent.
There is no relationship between the variables.
The opposite of a hypothesis.
9
When using a micropipette, how many stops are there?
3
1
No stops
2
10
What p-value would lead me to accept the null hypothesis?
.45
.008
.03
.0908
11
Which micropipette would use if you need to dispense 0.50 mL?
p10
p20
p1000
p200
12
What is the maximum amount of liquid this micropipette could dispense?
1 mg
1 mL
1 μL
1 000 μg
13
What type of statisitcs is related to organising, collecting and summarising data?
Descriptive statistics
Inferential statistics
Proability statistics
Social statistics
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Inferential Statisitcs
Allows you to find unique patterns in the data
All of the above
Allows you to make predictions about populations
Allows you to assess the probability your results were a result of chance
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What is the definition of ANOVA?
Used to describe organizing, collecting, and summarizing data
Determines the difference between means of 2 groups
Examines the association or relationship between samples
Compares the difference among more than 2 groups

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