The results of a hypothesis test are reported as follows: t(15)= 2.70,p

Question

The results of a hypothesis test are reported as follows: t(15)= 2.70,p < .05.Based on this report,how many individuals were in the sample?
A)14
B)15
C)16
D)Cannot be determined from the information provided

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The notation "t(15)" refers to a t-test with 15 degrees of freedom, which indicates that there were 16 individuals in the sample (since degrees of freedom = sample size - 1). The fact that p < .05 indicates that the results were statistically significant.

The Results of a Hypothesis Test Are Reported as Follows