In Comparing the Two Standard Deviations Below, What Is the Test

question 29

Multiple Choice

In comparing the two standard deviations below, what is the test value and what are the degrees of freedom that should be used? $$\begin{array} { | l | c | c | } \hline & \text { Standard Deviation } & \text { Number of values } \\\hline \text { Sample 1 } & 7 & 17 \\\hline \text { Sample 2 } & 2 & 25 \\\hline\end{array}$$

• A) test value = 3.50, degrees of freedom = 17 and 25
• B) test value = 3.50, degrees of freedom = 16 and 24
• C) test value = 12.25, degrees of freedom = 17 and 25
• D) test value = 12.25, degrees of freedom = 16 and 24

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