A Researcher Utilizes a T-Test to Compare the Average Amount

question 18

Multiple Choice

A researcher utilizes a t-test to compare the average amount of beta-lactamase produced by two different types of bacteria. The Levene's test for equality of variances has a p value of 0.01. You know this means:

• A) You should report the t-test results associated with assuming equal variances.
• B) You should report the t-test results associated with NOT assuming equal variances.
• C) The t-test is not significant so you should fail to reject the null hypothesis.
• D) The t-test is statistically significant so you should reject the null hypothesis.

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