An Investigator Would Like to Conduct an Independent Samples T-Test

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Essay

An investigator would like to conduct an independent samples t-test to compare means between two samples.The sample size for each sample is 10.Upon initial evaluation it is found that both samples are not likely to be drawn from normally distributed populations.Further,investigation resulted that the population variances are unknown and are quite different.Should the investigator continue with the analysis? Why or why not?

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Definitions:

Fasciculus Gracilis Tract

A sensory pathway in the spinal cord that conveys information about touch and proprioception from the lower body to the brain.

Spinocerebellar Pathway

A neural pathway that carries information from the spine to the cerebellum, crucial for coordinating movement.

Tectospinal Tract

A neural pathway originating in the midbrain that controls neck and upper limb movements in response to visual stimuli.

Parietal Lobe

A region of the cerebral cortex involved in processing sensory information such as touch, pressure, and pain.