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Independent samples t-tests

When writing the IA, nothing seems to worry students (and teachers) more than applying inferential statistics. And yet - it is not as difficult as it may seem. The independent samples t-test is used when we have an independent samples design. The t-test is used with larger sample sizes. Using the t-test with smaller sample sizes may lead to a Type I error - the rejection of a true null hypothesis. If you have a...

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