Hello, focusing on this week's discussion topic of various statistical tests, as identified in the chart, I selected an independent sample t-test and a one-way ANOVA test to discuss. According to Moore et al. (2021) the role of statistical tests are to analyze relevant statistical data to test hypothesis, observe patterns and to obtain reliable outcomes. Observing the similarities of independent sample t-test and a one-way ANOVA, indicated both statistical tests evaluate the statistical significance of the variations of the central tendency, namely the mean scores (Gravetter & Forzano, 2018). For example, research presented by Latif (2024 )demonstrated the utilization of the statistical test of an independent sample t -test and a one-way ANOVA to examine the same variable. Moreover, both tests focused on determining the variations of work satisfaction in relation to gaining the statistical data of the mean of the dependent variable (Latif, 2024). Additionally, recognizing another similarity of an independent sample t-test and a one-way ANOVA is they both have a Between Subjects design. According to Gravetter and Forzano (2018) several advantages exist in respect of a Between Subjects design and include obtaining independent scores, being readily accessible and being applicable within various research questions.
Thank you,
Lisa Fabian (Smith)
References
Gravetter F.J. & Forzano, L.A.B. (2018). Research Methods for the Behavioral Sciences (10th ed.). Boston, MA: Cengage.
Latif, M.A. (2024). Differences in job satisfaction of male and female teachers in private and public secondary schools.
Discover Psychology, 4 (1), 101. https://doi.org/10.1007/s44202-024-00221-7
Moore, D.S., Notz, W.I., & Fligner, M. (2021). Basic Practice of Statistics (9th ed.). New York, NY : Macmillan Learning.
