Which of the Characteristics Below Distinguishes the T Statistic from the Z

question 109

Multiple Choice

Which of the characteristics below distinguishes the t statistic from the z statistic?

• A) the proportion of area beyond a particular positive t value is equal to the proportion of area below the corresponding negative t
• B) the z distribution has a mean of zero while the t distribution does not
• C) In the t distribution the area under the curve beyond a value of ±1.96 is greater than that of the normal curve
• D) all of these

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