Assuming Equal Population Variances,determine the Number of Degrees of Freedom

question 73

Multiple Choice

Assuming equal population variances,determine the number of degrees of freedom for the following: n₁ = 16,
= 25;n₂ = 20,and
= 30

• A)36
• B)18
• C)38
• D)34

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