If We Are Testing for the Difference Between the Means

question 148

Multiple Choice

If we are testing for the difference between the means of two independent populations presuming equal variances with samples of n₁ = 20 and n₂ = 20, the number of degrees of freedom is equal to

• A) 39.
• B) 38.
• C) 19.
• D) 18.

Comprehend the environmental roles of microorganisms, including their roles in nutrient cycling.

Understand the principles of pathogenesis and the basis of microbial diseases.

Recognize the applications and implications of microbial genetics and evolution.

Understand the ecological roles and advantages of different photosynthetic pigments in bacteria.

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