When Comparing the Variances of Two Normally Distributed Populations Using

question 85

Multiple Choice

When comparing the variances of two normally distributed populations using independent random samples, the correct test statistic to use is ________.

• A) z
• B) t
• C) F
• D) chi-square
• E) None of the other choices is correct.

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