A physiotherapist measures quadriceps muscle mass in each of her 25 post-surgical knee ligament patients. Six months after they have begun physiotherapy, she measures muscle mass again. She wishes to know if the therapy increased mean muscle mass. What parametric test would you choose to answer the question?

What will be an ideal response?


Correct Answer:
t-test for dependent means

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The curriculum worker is able to identify the needs of the community because they are usually aware of significant changes in:

a. the demographics of the community b. the politics of the community c. the major businesses and industry in the community d. "a" and "c" are correct.

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What are the major steps in a directed-reading activity?

What will be an ideal response?

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According to research conducted by Karpicke& Blunt (2011), which group performed the best?

a. Study b. Repeated study c. Concept mapping d. Retrieval practice

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