The Following Information Was Obtained from Independent Random Samples Taken

question 11

Multiple Choice

The following information was obtained from independent random samples taken of two populations. Assume normally distributed populations with equal variances. $$\begin{array} { l l l } & \text { Sample 1 } & \text { Sample 2 } \\\text { Sample Mean } & 45 & 42 \\\text { Sample Variance } & 85 & 90 \\\text { Sample Size } & 10 & 12\end{array}$$

The point estimate for the difference between the means of the two populations is

• A) 0.
• B) 2.
• C) 3.
• D) 15.

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