In the Parametric Case of Means for Two Independent Samples

question 82

Short Answer

In the parametric case of means for two independent samples, the hypotheses take which form?
A) H₀: a₁² = a₂² H₁: a₁² × a₂²

• A) H₀: a₁² = a₂² H₁: a₁² × a₂²

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