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Analysis Chooser

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Quick Reference

Comparing Groups

  • 2 groups, independent: Independent t-Test
  • 2 groups, paired: Paired t-Test
  • 3+ groups, one factor: One-Way ANOVA
  • 3+ groups, 2+ factors: Factorial ANOVA
  • Repeated measures: RM ANOVA

Relationships

  • 2 continuous, linear: Pearson r
  • Ordinal or non-linear: Spearman ρ
  • 2 categorical: Chi-Square
  • Multiple variables: Multiple Regression

Prediction

  • 1 predictor, continuous DV: Simple Regression
  • Multiple predictors: Multiple Regression
  • Binary outcome: Logistic Regression
  • Reduce variables: Factor Analysis