The First Known Use of the T-Test Was in Testing

question 47

Multiple Choice

The first known use of the t-test was in testing beer. Why was it beneficial in an industrial setting

• A) Because it was a simple statistic that could be calculated quickly.
• B) Because the results were easily translated to quality changes.
• C) Because it allowed quality control with a small number of samples.
• D) Because it is a robust statistic.

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