Question

We want to know if money affects happiness. We surveyed 20 people one week before they were notified of winning a large publishers clearing house sweepstakes and then again one month after they recieved their prize. What test would we use to compare their previous scores with their current scores

Answer 1

Dependent Samples t test

Explanation:

The dependent samples t test also called the paired t test are employed in statistical analysis when sample measurement in a certain group is to be paired with the sample measurement on the other group. This is possible because the samples used in the two groups are usually the same. Hence, pairing the samples is feasible in this case. This is different from independent t test as the samples in the groups are entirely different and distinct. Hence, giving no chance to match the samples together. In the scenario described above, the same 20 people(samples) formed the same group of measurement.