HW12
What’s the null hypothesis for this research question?
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Ha: Anxiety levels are significantly lower after deep breathing
Ho: Anxiety levels before deep breathing ≤ anxiety levels after deep breathing
What’s the alternative hypothesis for this research question?
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Anxiety levels are significantly lower after deep breathing
Anxiety levels are the same before and after deep breathing
What’s the best statistical test to use to analyze this research question?
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Correlation coefficient
F statistic
Independent sample t-test
One sample z-test
One way ANOVA
Dependent samples t-test
The next step is to compute the test statistic. What is the t-statistic value (make sure you’re using the t-test formula for the dependent samples t-test). Round your answer to two decimal places.
What are the degrees of freedom?
Should you do a one-tailed or two-tailed test here? Think about whether the hypothesis is directional or non-directional!
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two tailed
one tailed
What is the critical value?
Based on the t-value provided and the critical value, what is your decision about this research study?