Which One of the Following Is Not an Assumption Underlying

question 45

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following is not an assumption underlying a test statistic?

• A)the samples are independent
• B)the characteristic of interest in each population have normal distribution
• C)the two populations are of equal size
• D)the populations have equal variances

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Definitions:

Sunlight

The natural light emitted by the sun, which is essential for photosynthesis in plants, influences climate and weather, and provides energy and warmth to the Earth's surface.

Ozone

A molecule consisting of three oxygen atoms, important in the stratosphere for protecting the Earth from harmful ultraviolet radiation.

Antarctica

The Earth's southernmost continent, covered by an ice sheet and surrounded by the Southern Ocean.

Upper Stratosphere

The higher portion of the stratosphere, located above the troposphere in the Earth's atmosphere, important for its role in filtering ultraviolet radiation.