Chapter 18
Showing Relationships between Continuous Dependent and Categorical Independent Variables
IN THIS CHAPTER
Running an inferential test
Comparing means
Comparing independent-samples
Graphing means
Comparing independent-samples summary statistics
Comparing paired-samples
In this chapter, we explain how to compare different groups on a continuous outcome variable. For example, you can compare the money spent on rent by residents of two cities to determine if significant differences exists. You also learn how to compare the same group of people that have been assessed at two different time points or conditions, such as before and after an intervention.
Conducting Inferential Tests
In Chapter 16, we discuss how to conduct inferential tests for one variable. However, most statistical tests involve at least two variables: the dependent (effect) and independent (cause) variables. ...
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