The T Distribution Should Be Used Whenever _____

question 45

Multiple Choice

The t distribution should be used whenever _____.

• A) the sample size is less than 30
• B) the sample standard deviation is used to estimate the population standard deviation
• C) the population is not normally distributed
• D) None of the answers is correct.

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Definitions:

Hypothalamus

A small region at the base of the brain responsible for hormone production and regulation of vital bodily functions, including temperature, thirst, hunger, sleep, and emotional activity.

Pituitary

A small, pea-sized gland located at the base of the brain, often termed the "master gland" because it secretes hormones that regulate other glands and many body functions including growth, reproduction, and metabolism.

Medial Forebrain Bundle

A neural pathway in the brain involved in the regulation of reward, pleasure, and addiction.

Brainstem Structures

The lower part of the brain that connects the cerebrum with the spinal cord and controls basic life functions such as breathing.