Which of these illustrates the APA format for reporting statistically significant results for an independent-samples t test? A) t(N - 1) = 3.89, p

Question

Which of these illustrates the APA format for reporting statistically significant results for an independent-samples t test?
A) t(N - 1) = 3.89, p < 0.05
B) t(15) = 3.89, p < 0.05
C) t(15) = 3.89, p > 0.05
D) t(N - 2) = 3.89, p < 0.05

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APA format for reporting statistically significant results for an independent-samples t test requires the t-value, degrees of freedom, and p-value. The correct format is t(df) = t-value, p < 0.05. Option A does not include the degrees of freedom, option C reports a non-significant result, and option D uses the incorrect formula for degrees of freedom. Thus, option B is the only correct choice.

Which of These Illustrates the APA Format for Reporting Statistically