Two Researchers (A and B)compute a Two-Independent-Sample T Test

question 42

Multiple Choice

Two researchers (A and B) compute a two-independent-sample t test.For both tests,the mean difference between the two groups is 10,but the standard error is smaller for Researcher A.Which test is more likely to result in a decision to reject the null hypothesis?

• A) Researcher A.
• B) Researcher B.
• C) The likelihood is the same for both researchers.
• D) There is not enough information to answer this question.

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