Table 1.
Analysis showing effects of quantity comparison on choice of the greater quantity.
| Quantity Comparison | Ratio | Mean Number of Trials Where Greater Quantity Chosen | Standard Error of the Mean (SEM) | t | d.f | p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 vs. 2 | 1:2 | 3.08 | 0.193 | 5.613 | 11 | <0.0001 |
| 2 vs. 3 | 2:3 | 3.08 | 0.260 | 4.168 | 11 | 0.002 |
| 3 vs. 4 | 3:4 | 2.67 | 0.310 | 2.152 | 11 | 0.054 |
| 3 vs. 5 | 3:5 | 3.00 | 0.213 | 4.690 | 11 | 0.001 |
| 3 vs. 8 | 3:8 | 3.58 | 0.149 | 10.652 | 11 | <0.0001 |
| 4 vs. 5 | 4:5 | 2.00 | 0.302 | 0.000 | 11 | 1.000 |
| 4 vs. 6 | 2:3 | 2.83 | 0.271 | 3.079 | 11 | 0.010 |
| 4 vs. 8 | 1:2 | 2.75 | 0.329 | 2.283 | 11 | 0.043 |
| 5 vs. 6 | 5:6 | 2.08 | 0.336 | 0.248 | 11 | 0.809 |