Exam 1

  1. Metainformation

    Tag Value
    fileInferential_Statistics_vufgb-ancova-026-en_vufgb-ancova-026-en
    namevufgb-ancova-026-en
    sectionInferential Statistics/Parametric Techniques/ANOVA/ANCOVA
    typeschoice
    solutionFALSE, FALSE, FALSE, TRUE
    TypeTest choice
    Program
    LanguageEnglish
    LevelStatistical Literacy

    Question

    A researcher is interested in the effect of feedback on fathers’ comforting of crying babies (two conditions: positive or negative feedback) on fathers’ level of self-confidence (self-report based on 30 questions). In doing so, he intends to statistically control for the possible influence of the degree of experience of fatherhood (measured in months) on self-confidence.

    What analysis technique should the researcher use?


    1. FALSE: Single linear regression analysis
    2. FALSE: Multiple logistic regression analysis
    3. FALSE: Two-way analysis of variance (‘Two-way ANOVA’)
    4. TRUE: Covariance analysis (ANCOVA)

    1. Incorrect
    2. Incorrect
    3. Incorrect
    4. Correct