Comparing More than Two Means: Independent Groups

Question 1

Like a T-test, but it will compare three or more groups (= levels of 1 independent variable)

Answer 1

ANOVA

Question 2

One Independent variable with 3+ levels, separate groups for each intervention

Answer 2

One-way ANOVA

Question 3

One independent variable with 3+ levels, everyone gets all interventions

Answer 3

One-way Repeated Measures ANOVA

Question 4

“Overall, nonspecific”, Will tell you a difference exists, but will not specify WHERE that difference exists

Answer 4

The F Test, Omnibus Test

Question 5

Will tell you where the difference exists; if the null hypothesis is not rejected, this test is not needed

Answer 5

Multiple Comparison Tests

Question 6

How much the independent variable affected the dependent variable

Answer 6

Effect Size

Question 7

ANOVA/T-test? Stability shoes vs. cushioning shoes for patellofemoral pain

Answer 7

T-test

Question 8

ANOVA/T-test? Mediterranean vs. low-carb vs. low-fat diet for management of hyperlipedemia

Answer 8

ANOVA

Question 9

ANOVA/T-test? Lofstrand crutches vs. axillary crutches for gait speed in patients with cerebral palsy

Answer 9

T-test

Question 10

ANOVA/T-test? Soft vs. firm. vs. no orthotics for patellofemoral pain

Answer 10

ANOVA

Question 11

ANOVA/T-test? Increasing running mileage by 10% or 20% per week to see if there is a difference in injury rate

Answer 11

T-test