1.

In each of the following studies, a single samples mean is being compared to a population with a known mean, but an
unknown variance. For each study, decide whether the result is significant.
Study

Sample Size
(N)

Population Mean
(Pop M)

Estimated
population
variance (S2)

Sample Mean
(M)

Tails

Significance
level

61

12.00

9.00

11.00

1 (low predicted)

.05

48

1000.00

300.00

1010.00

.05

101

50.00

7.00

52.00

1 (high predicted)

.01

Study #1:
(Please show your calculations)
Study #2:
(Please show your calculations)
Study #3:
(Please show your calculations)

CHAPTER 8 T-TEST FOR DEPENDENT MEANS PROBLEMS

1

In each of the following studies, using difference scores, test the significance using a t test for dependent means. For each
study, decide whether the result is significant.
Study

Number of
Difference
Scores in
Sample

Mean of
Difference Scores
in Sample

Estimated
population
Variance of
Difference
Scores

Tails

Significance
level

20

1.85

8.45

1 (high predicted)

.05

16

2.40

4.10

.05

10

-2.00

5.00

1 (low predicted)

.01

Study #1:
(Please show your calculations)
Study #2:
(Please show your calculations)
Study #3:
(Please show your calculations)

CHAPTER 8 CONCEPTUAL
(Your answers should demonstrate understanding of course material. Each response should be a few
sentences/paragraph.)

1.

What is the difference between a 1-tailed and a 2-tailed test? When would you use a 1-tailed test instead of a 2-tailed test?
Provide an example to illustrate the difference.

2.

What does p<.05 represent conceptually? What does p<.01 represent conceptually? What is the statistical rationale for
using p<.05 or p<.01 in the hypothesis testing process?

3. Make up a brief example of a research study that would be tested using a T-test for Dependent means. Describe in a few
sentences.