researcher is interested in learning more about the protective effects of exercise.  He conducts a study where he collects information about stress levels (measured on a multi-item Likert scale) and hours of exercise completed in a week (1,2,3,4,etc.,etc.).  What type of statistical test should be used?

Below are several research scenarios. Indicate which set of statistical analyses (e.g., ANOVA, independent samples t test, correlated samples t test, correlation, chi-square, regression) should be used to analyze the data collected in study, and explain why that statistical test should be used. (a) Teachers at a local middle school were interested in exploring the effects of a collaborative peer tutor teaching program on the motivation levels seventh-grade students. Four of eight classes of seventh grade students were randomly selected at Bulloch Middle School to serve as subjects in this study. Students within each class were then randomly assigned to one of three groups: a collaborative peer tutor teaching program, group learning activities, or individual learning activities. Each class was taught by a different teacher. The Middleman motivation scale was used to measure motivation in the subjects, and this scale produces scores that range from 1 to 25 with higher scores indicating…

A researcher is testing the effect of one independent variable using three treatment conditions. She compares three group means where there are different people in each group. It is best for her to use which type of statistical analysis?

What is the distinguishing feature of a case-control study such as this? An epidemiologist performed a case-control study examining whether tobacco use was associated with oral cancer. The investigator recruited a random sample of 75 adults with oral cancer and 72 adults without oral cancer. Participants were interviewed and asked about their history of tobacco use. O Exposure status was assessed, and then the participants were followed up over time to see who developed the outcome. O The exposure and outcome were measured at the same time, so temporality cannot be established. O Participants were selected based on disease status, and then exposure status was assessed from the past. O The investigator randomized participants into exposure groups and then followed them to see who developed the outcome.

Which statistical test should be used? Researchers wondered if frequent checking of email increases stress. They randomly assigned their participants to check email just three times a day for a week, and then in the second week, to check email as often as they wanted. The researchers did find that participants were less stressed, on average, during the limited email week than during the unlimited email week. Which statistical test should be used? A professor was interested in studying how academic major (Psychology vs. Chemistry) is related to creativity (assessed by a creativity questionnaire). Which statistical test should be used to for a difference between psychology and chemistry majors in creativity?

What is it called when an article is written by a researcher who has conducted the study himself/herself? Select one: a. empirical b. organic c. non-fiction d. peer-reviewed Clear my choice

Why do statisticians prefer experimental studies over observational studies?

What was the power for this study?

You collect information on a random sample of women and obtain estimates on vitamin D exposure. However, the results that you find are different than those conducted at another study site. Should you be concerned? Explain your answer using the concept of sampling variability

A researcher gathered a sample of participants who volunteered for a studying of phobias. She measured anxiety level of participants as they viewed photos of spiders and again when they viewed puppies. Which statistical test is appropriate for this study and why?