P.S
2025
IOP2601 Assessment 02 Complete Answers
Due: Monday 25 August 2025 @ 14:00
(50marks)
Semester 2/ 2025
Organisational Research Methodology
, QUESTION ANSWERS
NUMBER
QUESTION 1
1.1
_____ is a technique applied to samples in order to make inferences about populations.
(1)
Page 92 Study Guide
Inferential statistics is a technique applied to samples in order to make inferences about
populations.
1.2 The single-sample t-test is used when you have a single set of scores and are investigating
whether the mean of this sample equals a known mean. (1)
Page 159 Textbook
True
1.3 A scale possesses the property of equal intervals if the difference between all points on
that scale is uniform. Is this statement true or false? (1)
Page 13 Study Guide
True
1.4 State the type of error that occurs when a researcher rejects a null hypothesis that is
actually true. (1)
Page 134 Textbook
Type I error
Page 1 of 10
2025
IOP2601 Assessment 02 Complete Answers
Due: Monday 25 August 2025 @ 14:00
(50marks)
Semester 2/ 2025
Organisational Research Methodology
, QUESTION ANSWERS
NUMBER
QUESTION 1
1.1
_____ is a technique applied to samples in order to make inferences about populations.
(1)
Page 92 Study Guide
Inferential statistics is a technique applied to samples in order to make inferences about
populations.
1.2 The single-sample t-test is used when you have a single set of scores and are investigating
whether the mean of this sample equals a known mean. (1)
Page 159 Textbook
True
1.3 A scale possesses the property of equal intervals if the difference between all points on
that scale is uniform. Is this statement true or false? (1)
Page 13 Study Guide
True
1.4 State the type of error that occurs when a researcher rejects a null hypothesis that is
actually true. (1)
Page 134 Textbook
Type I error
Page 1 of 10
