Title: Aston University Birmingham Lecture
Topic: PY2501 Week 2
Platform: vevox.app for participation
Instructor: Ed Walford
Lecture ID: 183-113-873
By the end of this week’s activities, you should be able to:
Understand the purpose and function of one-way ANOVAs.
Conduct one-way ANOVAs using the statistical software Jamovi.
Interpret output results from Jamovi regarding one-way ANOVAs.
Report results of one-way ANOVAs clearly and accurately.
Definition: ANOVA (Analysis of Variance)
Purpose: Identifies differences across three or more conditions.
Parametric equivalent tests include:
Kruskal-Wallis test
Friedman test
Context: These tests were covered in the previous year’s coursework.
Two main types:
Within subjects/repeated measures ANOVA
Between subjects/independent groups ANOVA
Characteristics:
Each type compares scores across 3 or more conditions.
Different menu commands and output formats in Jamovi.
Objective: Analyze variance data.
F statistic measures:
Ratio of between-condition variance (signal) vs. within-condition variance (error/noise).
Formula: F = (Between condition variance) / (Within condition variance).
Large F statistic indicates stronger differences between conditions as opposed to within conditions.
Small F statistic suggests that variability within conditions dominates.
Reporting: F < 1 implies more noise than signal, and thus is not significant.
Conceptually similar to t-test where:
F statistic balances group differences.
Example: Comparing distances thrown by animals (cats, dogs, guinea pigs) by various team members.
Design: Each athlete throws each type of animal, indicating repeated measures.
Between-group differences refer to:
Signal variance observed among animals thrown.
Within-group differences indicate:
Noise variance within repetitions of each animal type thrown.
ANOVA calculates:
Total variance between conditions (signal).
Total variance within conditions (noise).
Ratio output informs us about the observed data distributions.
Hypothetical setup with 100 athletes throwing three animals (dog, cat, guinea pig).
Data recorded in feet, negative scores possible if throws are erroneous.
Data type: Interval level.
Structure: Three columns representing the distances thrown for each animal by each athlete.
Method: Use Exploration > Descriptives in Jamovi to validate normality.
Important: Check Shapiro-Wilk statistics in the Descriptives dialogue under normality section.
Non-significant Shapiro-Wilk tests indicate the data can be treated as normally distributed for parametric analysis.
If significant, consider Friedman’s non-parametric test or address outliers.
Access ANOVA > Repeated Measures ANOVA.
Input: Name the independent variable (IV) and all levels in ‘Repeated Measures Factors’.
Assign variables into appropriate boxes for analysis.
Request:
Effect size eta2 (η2).
Sphericity tests (e.g., Mauchly’s test).
These help validate the assumptions of the ANOVA.
Columns denote:
Sum of squares: raw variance amounts for between and within conditions.
Distinguishing residual variance between different athlete entries.
Transform raw variances to Mean Square by dividing by degrees of freedom (df).
Example calculations provided based on total observations and conditions.
F ratio formulation: F = (MSanimal / MSwithin).
Indicates the ratio between variance from the conditions vs. residual variance.
Example results: Non-significant (F (2, 198) = 2.84, p > .05).
Interpretation: No need for post-hoc tests if overall differences are non-significant.
Scenario: Replication reveals similar means but less within-condition variance.
Emphasis on reduced variability contributes to result significance.
Example of significant result (F (2, 198) = 115, p < .001).
Analysis of variance can substantially differ with varying within-condition dynamics.
Core principle: The significance of the F statistic derives from the relationship between signal and noise.
Explanation of eta2 (η2) as a variance measure influenced by the independent variable conditions.
Notation of significance alongside eta2, e.g., (F (2, 198) = 115, p < .001, η2 = .45).
Reference Cohen’s benchmarks for interpreting effect size:
Small: 0.01
Medium: 0.06
Large: 0.14
Reporting effect sizes contextualizes findings effectively.
Interpretation of η2 as a proportion of explained variance.
Comparison to Cohen’s d which measures standardized difference in conditions.
Platform: vevox.app
Quiz ID: 183-113-873.
Discussion about the necessity of post hoc tests due to increased Type I error risk.
Suggested corrections include Bonferroni corrections based on number of comparisons.
Frequency of conduct: More comparisons lead to a heightened risk of Type I error.
Demonstrating how to adjust the p-value threshold based on number of tests.
Note: Jamovi handles p-value corrections automatically during post hoc tests.
Assurance to users that results remain significant as per standard values.
Navigate: Access Post Hoc Tests options; input independent variable.
Various correction methods available with Tukey as the default.
Importance of checking means and post-hoc outputs for significance.
Specific comparison results provided for distance differences among animals.
Steps: Access ‘Estimated Marginal Means’ in Jamovi, input IV & enable tables for mean estimates & CIs.
Review of tables: mean distances and 95% CI ranges.
Confidence interval overlaps validate prior analyses.
Description: Sphericity tests assess variance equality in within-subject designs.
Potential outcomes guide subsequent analysis adjustments.
Mauchly’s test outcomes indicate whether adjustments are necessary.
Correction choices depend on Epsilon values.
Selection based on Greenhouse-Geiser: If > 0.75, use Huynh-Feldt correction; if < 0.75, use Greenhouse-Geiser correction.
Corrections can affect Mean Square and df calculations, thus influencing result significance.
Final quiz notice with instructions for participation via vevox.app.
Upcoming topic: Between subjects one-way ANOVA to be covered in the next lecture.
Reminder for students to view recordings and post any queries.