Date:         Thu, 22 Sep 2011 07:20:34 -0700
Reply-To:     Bruce Weaver <bruce.weaver@hotmail.com>
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From:         Bruce Weaver <bruce.weaver@hotmail.com>
Subject:      Re: Selecting a Statistical Test for unmatched pre post survey
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What test would you use if you /did/ have matched pairs of scores?  Is there
a version of that test for independent groups?



seguchi wrote:
>
> I am not sure which statistical test is the most appropriate for my
> sample.
> We implemented a nurtition education program to local elementary schools
> and we administered surveys (Pretest and Posttest). The problem is the
> sample do not match(from the same population) between pre and post. Survey
> score is in interval.
>


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