If We Are Testing for the Difference Between the Means $n _ { 1 } = 20 \text { and } n _ { 2 } = 20$

question 41

Multiple Choice

If we are testing for the difference between the means of 2 independent populations presuming equal variances with samples of $n _ { 1 } = 20 \text { and } n _ { 2 } = 20$ , the number of degrees of freedom is equal to

• A) 39.
• B) 38.
• C) 19.
• D) 18.

Address the relationship between sample data characteristics (mean, standard deviation) and population parameters estimation.

Interpret confidence interval outcomes in context to the population parameter being estimated.

Calculate and interpret the sample size required for desired margin of error in confidence intervals.

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