Table 1.
Independent Sample T-test of student confidence in COVID-19 dashboard by grade level
N Mean t df
Underclassmen 167 5.58 3.30** 376.59
Upperclassmen 248 4.59
Note. p < .05*, p < .01**, p < .001***
Table 1 shows two variables that are being examined in an independent sample t-test. The two variables being looked at is the confidence in the COVID-19 dashboard as well as the grade level of students. These are being examined together due to the initial hypothesis of “those who are considered underclassmen, freshman, will have less trust in Longwood University’s ability to relay information to its students, an online survey was sent out to students at Longwood University.” The results of this independent sample t-test show that there is a significant difference between the means at the .01 level. This means that the older you are, you will have less trust in the COVID-19 dashboard compared to those who are Freshman.