Which of the Following Best Describes the Symbol $\bar { X } _ { D }$

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the symbol $\bar { X } _ { D }$ ?

• A)The difference in the means of two dependent populations.
• B)The difference in the means of two independent populations.
• C)The mean of the differences in the pairs of observations taken from two dependent samples.
• D)The matched pairs differences.

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