If, Instead, the Variances in the Underlying Populations Are Equal

question 65

Essay

If, instead, the variances in the underlying populations are equal, would the decision regarding the salaries change? Explain why or why not. Answer this question without re-running the hypothesis test.
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Definitions:

Constraint

A limitation or condition that must be met in problem-solving or optimization scenarios.

Cannot Exceed

A term that limits or restricts a particular value, quantity, or action from going beyond a specified point.

Inequality

A mathematical statement indicating that two expressions are not equal, usually shown with signs like <, >, ≤, or ≥.

Linear Optimization

The process of finding the best solution or maximizing/minimizing a linear objective function subject to linear equality or inequality constraints.