If we find a significant test statistic for an independent s

If we find a significant test statistic for an independent samples t test, we need to:

a. retain the null hypothesis

b. collect more data to increase power

c. examine the means of the two conditions so that we know the direction of the effect

d. check for a type ll error

Solution

IF WE HAVE SIGNIFICANT TEST STATIC FOR INDEPENDENT SAMPLE T TEST THEN THE BEST WILL BE TO EXAMINE THE MEANS OF THE TWO CONDITIONS SO THAT WE KNOW THE DIRECTION OF EFFECT AS THIS WILL GIVE US THE DIRECTION IN WHICH WE HAVE TO TAKE THE TEST FURTHER.