Explanatory and Predictive Research
Given your answer to item 1, can we draw conclusions about causal relationships from our data?
T-tests determine the independent variable’s influence on the dependent variable. In our study, we are dealing with a quasi-experiment because we cannot manipulate the independent variables. Correlations determine how two variables influence one another.
We are using only two statistical tests to analyze our data: Correlation and t test. What level of data is required to use each test?
6. Based on the information in items 1-5, which of the variables are appropriate for analysis by the correlation statistic?
7. Based on the information in items 1-6, which of the variables are appropriate for analysis by the t-test statistic?
