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T-Test Vs ANOVA

The document compares and contrasts the t-test and ANOVA. The t-test is used to compare the means of two population samples, while ANOVA can compare more than two population samples. Key differences include: the t-test examines two samples while ANOVA examines more than two, and the t-test statistics uses a t-distribution while ANOVA uses variations in sample variances. ANOVA reduces errors compared to the t-test by dividing variation among populations. In summary, the t-test compares two means and ANOVA compares more than two means, with ANOVA providing less error.

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T-Test Vs ANOVA

The document compares and contrasts the t-test and ANOVA. The t-test is used to compare the means of two population samples, while ANOVA can compare more than two population samples. Key differences include: the t-test examines two samples while ANOVA examines more than two, and the t-test statistics uses a t-distribution while ANOVA uses variations in sample variances. ANOVA reduces errors compared to the t-test by dividing variation among populations. In summary, the t-test compares two means and ANOVA compares more than two means, with ANOVA providing less error.

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Student Information

Submitted To:
Dr.Haleema Nazeer
Submitted By:
Usama Bin Salah Uddin
Registration No:
2018-UAM-297
Course Title:
Statistical Methods for Economists
Course Code:
Stat-501
Session:
2018-2022
Topic:
What is the Difference Between a
T-test and an ANOVA?
T-Test Vs ANOVA
The t-test is used when one has to compare population means of two groups only,
however, if you compare more than one group, then you have to go for the ANOVA
test. This is one of the key differences between them.

T-Test
It is a statistical test which can examine the population of two samples. It helps to
calculate how one sample differs from other samples. In this, the standard
deviation is unknown, also size of the samples is very small. This tool is used to
determine whether samples taken from the same population size or not.
Test performed on t-statistics in which variable distribution be like bell-shaped
where mean is already provided or known. However, one has to determine
population variance from the given sample. In the hypothesis of the t-test, it is
written in form H0: µ(x) = µ(y); where µ(x)and µ(y) taken as population variance.
The degree of Freedom written as n1 + n2 – 2

ANOVA
ANOVA or Analysis of Variance is a statistical method which is used when one is
comparing two or more than population samples. Just like you are yielding crops
from the different varieties. For performing the test, this is a vital tool to be used.
When Analysis of Variance is used, we predict that given sample drawn from the
population distribution which tells population variance is equal.
In ANOVA, Variation amount is divided into 2 types, that is, the amount allocated
to amount and chance which is assigned to the specific cause. The Basic Principles
of variance testing among populations is done with ANOVA. Gain more knowledge
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If you wanted to know what is the key difference between them, then it is discussed
below:
As in starting, we suggest that when you compare two populations, then it is called
T-testing whereas, in ANOVA, testing or analysis is done on more than two
variables. This testing called a hypothesis test.
Test Statistics used for T-test is: t-test
Similarly, ANOVA testing is done with this: ANOVA
Test statistics for T-Test is written as (x -̄ µ)/(s/√n)

whereas, in
ANOVA Testing, it is done between variance sample or variance of the sample.

Conclusion
Now you get the difference between these two types of testing, it’s time to know
where you will get fewer errors. Obviously, in T-testing chances of getting errors is
increased, that is the reason, people choose ANOVA for population comparison. As
this method reduces the chance of errors.

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