Independent-samples t-Test

An independent samples t-test is used to compare the means of two independent or unrelated groups (e.g., between-groups design) on an approximately normal dependent variable.
Category: Methodology
Citation: Leech, N., Barrett, K., & Morgan, G. A. (2013). SPSS for intermediate statistics: Use and interpretation. Routledge.
Related Terms:
statistical significance
independent variable
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