Dependent Sample T Test Calculator

Dependent Sample T Test Formula:

\[ t = \frac{\text{mean\_diff}}{\text{sd\_diff} / \sqrt{n}} \]

Mean of Differences (mean_diff):

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Standard Deviation of Differences (sd_diff):

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Number of Pairs (n):

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T-Statistic (t):

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1. What is Dependent Sample T Test?

The dependent sample t-test (also known as paired t-test) is used to compare the means of two related groups or measurements. It determines whether there is a statistically significant difference between the means of paired observations.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the dependent sample t-test formula:

\[ t = \frac{\text{mean\_diff}}{\text{sd\_diff} / \sqrt{n}} \]

Where:

\( \text{mean\_diff} \) — Mean of differences between paired observations
\( \text{sd\_diff} \) — Standard deviation of the differences
\( n \) — Number of pairs
\( t \) — T-statistic (unitless)

Explanation: The formula calculates how many standard errors the mean difference is from zero, indicating the strength of evidence against the null hypothesis.

3. Importance of T-Test Calculation

Details: The dependent t-test is crucial for analyzing pre-post interventions, matched pairs studies, and repeated measurements where observations are naturally paired or dependent.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter the mean of differences, standard deviation of differences, and number of pairs. All values must be valid (sd_diff > 0, n > 1).

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: When should I use a dependent t-test?
A: Use when you have paired or matched observations, such as pre-test/post-test measurements, or when subjects serve as their own control.

Q2: What assumptions does this test make?
A: The differences should be approximately normally distributed, and the pairs should be randomly selected from the population.

Q3: How do I interpret the t-statistic?
A: A larger absolute t-value indicates stronger evidence against the null hypothesis. Compare with critical t-values from t-distribution tables.

Q4: What's the difference between dependent and independent t-tests?
A: Dependent t-test compares means from the same group at different times, while independent t-test compares means from two different groups.

Q5: What if my data doesn't meet the normality assumption?
A: Consider using non-parametric alternatives like the Wilcoxon signed-rank test for paired data.