Choosing the Best Statistical Test for Scenarios #13-18

Determining Relationships Between Variables

Choose the best statistical test for the following scenarios (#13-18). Pick the most appropriate test. Each test will be used once. Independent t-test Mann-Whitney U-test Paired t-test Wilcoxon Matched-pairs test One-way ANOVA Kruskal-Wallis H-test Determine whether a relationship exists between race (White, Black, Asian, Pacific Islander, etc) and satisfaction with the economy (Likert scale). Satisfaction is not normally distributed and the sample contains 47 people. Determine the relationship between preschoolers’ scores on a fluency assessment and having older siblings (yes/no). The sample contains 22 preschoolers and data are normally distributed. A weight loss program enrolled 45 heterosexual couples. Did the husbands lose more weight than their wives? The data are normally distributed. What is the average number of times per month people exercised before and after a 3-hour exercise orientation program? The study includes 17 participants and data are not normally distributed. In a study of 72 women, a researcher wants to know whether cholesterol level is related to the woman’s highest attained degree (no degree, HS diploma, bachelor’s degree, master’s degree). The data are normally distributed