module 8

Question 1

what tests are used for dichotomous IV and continuous DV

Answer 1

independent samples t test or repeated measures t test

Question 2

what tests are used for one multiple levels IV and continuous DV

Answer 2

one way between subjects ANOVA or one way repeated measures ANOVA

Question 3

what tests are used for multiple level IVs and continuous DV

Answer 3

two way between subjects ANOVA

Question 4

what tests are used for associations between 2 continuous variables

Answer 4

simple linear regression and correlation coefficients

Question 5

ablesons magic criteria: M

Answer 5

• magnitude
• can be formally explained with effect sizes

Question 6

ablesons magic criteria: A

Answer 6

• articulation
• present results in an efficient and clear way
• more complex design/hypotheses=harder to articulate

Question 7

ablesons magic criteria: G

Answer 7

• generality
• generalize to other populations/replicable
• use meta analysis to assess across studies

Question 8

ablesons magic criteria: I

Answer 8

• Interestingness
• study may not be new but methods are

Question 9

ablesons magic criteria: C

Answer 9

• Credibility
• does it make sense? is it probable?
• different types: internal, external, stat conclusion, construct validity

Question 10

interestingness as a function of theory, surprise, and importance

Answer 10

• theory: changes belief, new belief, resolves disputes
• surprise: novelty and magnitude of effect
• importance: practicality and breadth of implications