Quantitative Methods

1
T-test

Week011–T-test
Laboratory Exercise 006

Objective/s:
At the end of this activity, you should be able to:
 Perform statistical computation using t-test
 Run a t-test
 Interpret the result

What to Prepare for the Activity:

 Microsoft Excel/SPSS

Procedure:
1. Encode the table in excel in a continuous manner

A travel industry magazine received several reports from international travelers about the
quality of in-flight service on various carriers from the United States to Europe. Before writing
a feature story, the magazine decided to get the services of a researcher to study the
perspectives and reactions of travelers. The researcher selected passengers who had current
impressions of the meal service, comfort, and friendliness of a major carrier. Three airlines
were chosen and 20 passengers were selected for each airline. The respondents were
requested to rate the services of the airlines. This is known as Rating 1. After sometime, the
same respondents were again asked if there was an improvement in the services provided by
the airline companies. This is labeled as Rating 2. The following codes were used:

Airline: 1 = Delta; 2 = Lufthansa; 3 = KLM

Class : 1 = Economy; 2 = Business

Assessments
 Magazine Survey on Flight Continuation…
Rating 1 Rating 2 Airline Class Rating 1 Rating 2 Airline Class
40 36 1 1 52 65 2 2
28 28 1 1 70 80 2 2
36 30 1 1 73 79 2 2
32 28 1 1 72 88 2 2
60 40 1 1 73 89 2 2
12 14 1 1 71 72 2 2
32 26 1 1 55 58 2 2
36 30 1 1 68 67 2 2
44 38 1 1 81 85 2 2
36 35 1 1 78 80 2 2
40 42 1 2 92 95 3 1
68 49 1 2 56 60 3 1
20 24 1 2 64 70 3 1
33 35 1 2 72 78 3 1
65 40 1 2 48 65 3 1
40 36 1 2 52 70 3 1
51 29 1 2 64 79 3 1
25 24 1 2 68 81 3 1
37 23 1 2 76 69 3 1
44 41 1 2 56 78 3 1
56 67 2 1 88 92 3 2
48 58 2 1 79 85 3 2
64 78 2 1 92 94 3 2
56 68 2 1 88 93 3 2
28 69 2 1 73 90 3 2
32 74 2 1 68 67 3 2
42 55 2 1 81 85 3 2
40 55 2 1 95 95 3 2
61 80 2 1 68 67 3 2
58 78 2 1 78 83 3 2

2. Compute the difference between using one-sample T-test to determine if there is significant
difference between rating1 and rating 2. This will determine if the intervention is effective
or not.
3. Follow the steps on how to get the value after selecting the data as shown in the picture. Note
that the level of significance determines if there is significant difference or not. If the significant
level is 0.05, any value less than or equal to 0.05 means that there is significant difference
between pre and post results.

To use SPSS software, you can get the value with this sequence
 Quantitative Methods
3
T-test

Analyze → Compare Means → Paired t-test → Transfer pretest then post test data to the right
→ Ok

T-test in Microsoft Excel

4. Transfer the results in Microsoft Word Application. Give your interpretation to the results.
Use the given format
Format:
Introduction
Hypothesis
Results and Discussions
Table and Graph
Interpretation
Conclusion

Assessments
Rubric for Checking

Criteria for Evaluation:

 Appropriateness of statistical tests and accuracy in the
computation (10%)
 Analysis and interpretation (10%)
 Presentation, technical tone, format (5%)

Take note of the equivalent grade:

1.0 24-25
1.25 21-23
1.5 18-20
1.75 15-17
2.0 12-14
3.0 10-11
5.0 below 10