Assuming Unknown but Equal Population Variances,determine the Number of Degrees

question 57

Multiple Choice

Assuming unknown but equal population variances,determine the number of degrees of freedom for the following: n₁ = 30, = 16.5;n₂ = 45,and
= 17.2.

• A)59
• B)73
• C)61
• D)55

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