Paired T test

1. Standard formula

t = d / (SDd/√n) d = Mean of differences

SDd = SD of differences
n = Sample size

2. Alternative formula

Steps in testing hypothesis

1. Summarize the findings

2. Write hypothesis and Null hypothesis
3. Select statistical test based on type of study and type of data
4. Specify significance level
5. Conduct the statistical test and obtain t value
6. Interpret t value comparing it with the critical t value – Accept or reject
NH accordingly
7. Write the conclusion

Pre Post Difference Deviation Squared

(d) (d – Md) Deviation
(d – Md)2
24 2 22
30 13 17
40 9 31
32 13 19
46 5 41
130

Mean difference Md = 130 / 5 = 26

SD of difference = Σ(d – Md)2/(n-1) =

T = d / (SDd/√n)
df = 4