To Compute an Interval Estimate for the Difference Between the Means

question 60

Multiple Choice

To compute an interval estimate for the difference between the means of two populations, the t distribution

• A) is restricted to small sample situations.
• B) is not restricted to small sample situations.
• C) can be applied when the populations have equal means.
• D) can be applied only when the populations have equal standard deviations.

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