The Homogeneity of Variance Assumption for the Independent Samples T

question 41

Multiple Choice

The homogeneity of variance assumption for the independent samples t test requires that

• A) the population variances of the dependent variable be approximately equal.
• B) the population variances of the independent variable be approximately equal.
• C) the sample sizes for the two groups be equal.
• D) the dependent variable be normally distributed in the population.

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