Applied Biostatistics Worksheet (2) T-Test: Older Adults Younger Adults
Applied Biostatistics Worksheet (2) T-Test: Older Adults Younger Adults
1. A research study was conducted to examine the differences between older and
younger adults on perceived life satisfaction. A pilot study was conducted to
examine this hypothesis. Ten older adults (over the age of 70) and ten younger
adults (between 20 and 30) were give a life satisfaction test (known to have
high reliability and validity). Scores on the measure range from 0 to 60 with
high scores indicative of high life satisfaction; low scores indicative of low life
satisfaction. The data are presented below. Compute the appropriate t-test.
Answer
Stimulation No Stimulation
12 8
7 7
3 4
11 14
8 6
5 7
14 12
7 5
9 5
10 8
Mean = Mean =
S= S=
S2 = S2 =
Answer
b. p-value
A. One-sample t-tests
E. Variable t-tests