The Two Sample Dependent T Test Should Be Used When

question 3

Multiple Choice

The two sample dependent t test should be used when two samples consist of the same people or objects measured "before" and "after" some event occurs, or when two samples consist of

• A) randomly selected experimental and control groups.
• B) two naturally different groups such as males and females.
• C) individuals or objects that have been matched to make them comparable in relation to certain variables.
• D) all of the above

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Definitions:

Fever Breaks

A reduction or return of body temperature to normal after it has been elevated due to illness or infection.

FUO

Stands for Fever of Unknown Origin, referring to a condition where a patient has an elevated temperature for an extended period without an apparent cause.

Pulse Deficit

The difference between the heartbeats felt at the wrist and the beats heard through a stethoscope at the chest, indicating a possible cardiac issue.

Dysrhythmia

An abnormality in the rhythm of the heart, which can include irregular, too fast, or too slow heart rates.