In an essay of 500 words, use the scenario presented. This assignment requires that at least two add
In an essay of 500 words, use the scenario presented. This assignment requires that at least two additional scholarly research sources related to this topic, and at least one in-text citation for each source be included.
Researchers wanted to explore self-esteem in adolescent boys and adolescent girls. Each respondent completed a 10-item self-esteem scale (they chose one rating for each item from a Likert-type scale, 1 = strongly disagree and 5 =strongly agree). The sum of the 10 ratings was each respondent’s self-esteem score. Their results were: t= 2.01, d = .90 (40 girls, 40 boys).
- What statistical test did the researchers use to determine if there was a statistically significant difference in levels of self-esteem between the boys and the girls?
- What was the purpose of calculating a Cohen’s d? When is a Cohen’s d calculated? Interpret d=.90. What does it mean in this example?
What if the researcher compared the adolescent boys before treatment and again after treating them for depression? What type of t-test would be most appropriate in this case, and why?
