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1. The letter we use to represent an estimated z-score is: x y We can\'t estimat

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Question

1. The letter we use to represent an estimated z-score is:

x

y

We can't estimate a z-score.

t

2. A paired samples t-test produces the following results: t(99) = 2.15, p < .05. The study included participants and the decision was to the null hypothesis. (Note: Your first answer will be a number and your second will be a word.)

3. Which of the following research situations is most likely to use a paired samples design?

None of the situations listed here would use a paired samples design.

A researcher wants to see if a special diet can increase the average IQ in the U.S. population over its current known mean of 100.

A researcher wants to study the effect of a cholesterol-lowering drug on people with high cholesterol.

A researcher wants to study the effects of caffeine on people who consider themselves "night owls" compared to people who consider themselves "early birds".

a.

x

b.

y

c.

We can't estimate a z-score.

d.

t

Explanation / Answer

Solution1:

for n<30 it is t and for n>30 it is z

nis sample size

t

OPTION D

Solution2:

n=99+1=100

<0.05

Reject null hypothesis

The study included 100 participants and the decision was to reject the null hypothesis