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QUESTION 1

The results from a two-factor analysis of variance show a significant main effect for factor A and a significant main
effect for factor B. Based on this information, what can a researcher conclude about the interaction?

The interaction cannot be statistically significant.

A researcher cannot make any conclusion about the statistical significance of the interaction.

There probably is a statistically significant negative interaction

There must be a statistically significant positive interaction.

QUESTION 2

For the linear equation Y = 2x + 4, if X increases by 1 point, by how much will Y increase?

QUESTION 3

An ANOVA is used to evaluate the mean difference among three treatment conditions with a sample of n = 12
participants in each condition. For this research study, what is dfbetween?

dfbetween = 11

dfbetween = 35

dfbetween = 2

dfbetween = 33

QUESTION 4

A set of n = 25 pairs of scores (X and Y values) in a research study has a Pearson correlation of r = 0.80. What
percentage of the variance for the Y scores is predicted by its relationship with X?

20%
36%

64%

80%

QUESTION 5

What would the scatter plot show for data that produce a Pearson correlation of r = +0.88?

points widely scatterd around a line that slopes down to the right

points clustered close to a line that slopes up to the right

points clustered close to a line that slopes down to the right

points widely scatterd around a line that slopes up to the right

QUESTION 6

A research report concludes that there are significant differences among treatment conditions, with “F(2, 24) = 8.62, p
< 0.01.” If the same number of participants was used in each of the treatment conditions, then how many individuals
were in each treatment condition?

n = 30

n=8

n = 10

n=9

QUESTION 7

The Pearson correlation is calculated for a sample of n = 20 individuals. If a hypothesis test is used to determine
whether the correlation is significant, which df value would be used for the t statistic?

df = 19

df = 21

df = 18

df = 20
QUESTION 8

For a group of graduating college seniors, a researcher records each student’s rank in his/her high school graduating
class and the student’s rank in the college graduating class. Which correlation should be used to measure the
relationship between these two variables?

Spearman correlation

Pearson correlation

phi-coefficient

point-biserial correlation

QUESTION 9

On average, which value is expected for the F-ratio if the null hypothesis is false?

an F value much greater than 1

F=1

an F value between 0 and 1

F=0

QUESTION 10

Which of these comparisons between an ANOVA and a t test is correct?

A t test can be used to compare two conditions, whereas an ANOVA cannot.

A t test provides more flexibility in research studies than an ANOVA.

An ANOVA can be used to compare three or more conditions, whereas a t test cannot.

An ANOVA examines whether mean differences exist between conditions, whereas a t test does not.

QUESTION 11

For an experiment involving 2 levels of factor A and 4 levels of factor B with a sample of n = 5 in each treatment
condition, what is the value for dfwithin treatments?

dfwithin treatments = 32

dfwithin treatments = 39
dfwithin treatments = 34

dfwithin treatments = 36

QUESTION 12

Which statement below is consistent conceptually with what a computed Pearson's r value represents?

The Pearson's r value represents the degree to which X and Y scores covary together relative to how much X
and Y scores vary separately.

The Pearson's r value represents the degree to which within groups variability exists, relative to between groups
variability.

The Pearson's r value represents the degree to which between groups variability exists, relative to within groups
variability.

The Pearson's r value represents the degree to which X and Y scores vary separately relative to how much X
and Y scores covary together.

QUESTION 13
A set of n = 15 pairs of scores (X and Y values) produces a correlation of r = 0.40. If each of the X values are
multiplied by 2 and the correlation is computed for the new scores, which value will be obtained for the new
correlation?
r = 0.80

r = -0.40

r = 0.40

r = -0.80

QUESTION 14

When comparing more than two condition means, why should an analysis of variance be used instead of multiple t
tests?

Using multiple t tests increases the risk of a Type I error.

The analysis of variance is more likely to detect statistical significance.

Using multiple t tests increases the risk of a Type II error.

There is no advantage to using an analysis of variance instead of multiple t tests

QUESTION 15

A researcher is investigating the relationship between daily screen time (hours spent on digital devices) and academic
performance (measured by GPA on a 4.0 scale) among university students. The researcher collected data from 150
students and analyzed it using SPSS.

Below are the SPSS output results showing both correlation and simple linear regression analyses:
Based on the SPSS output provided:

a) Interpret the correlation coefficient and explain what it tells us about the relationship
between screen time and GPA. (2 points)

b) Interpret the regression analysis results, including the regression equation and R-squared value.
What do these tell us about the relationship that the correlation coefficient doesn't? (3 points)

c) A colleague suggests using an independent samples t-test by dividing the screen time data into
"high" and "low" groups (using median split) to compare their GPA scores. Explain THREE
reasons why the regression approach used here is more appropriate than this suggested t-test
approach for analyzing these continuous variables. (5 points)

Expected key points for part (c):

Loss of information through dichotomization
Ability to predict exact values
Quantification of relationship strength
Understanding the rate of change
Statistical power considerations
For the toolbar, press ALT+F10 (PC) or ALT+FN+F10 (Mac).

QUESTION 16

From the regression equation Y = -2X + 6, what can be determined about the correlation between X and Y?