Question

Researchers studied the effects of sleep deprivation during different times of the semester. Sixty students were randomly assigned to skip one night of sleep during only one time in the semester (1^st week, Midterms, or Finals week). What statistic should be used to compare group concentration scores the day after their assigned sleep deprivation?

Group of answer choices

-Univariate/Independent ANOVA

-Paired/Related samples t-test

-Independent samples t-test

Answer 1

Answer: Univariate /Independent ANOVA

Explanation: Sixty students were randomly assigned to skip one night of sleep during only one time in the semester in three group, namely, 1st week, Midterm and Finals week. To compare this three group concentration scores the day after their assigned sleep deprivation the Univariate/Independent ANOVA should be used.