The Standard Error of the Difference Between Two Independent Means

question 89

Multiple Choice

The standard error of the difference between two independent means is influenced by _____.

• A)the sample size of both groups
• B)population variance of both groups
• C)both a and b
• D)none of these

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Definitions:

Opportunity Cost

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A unit of volume that is used primarily in the United States to measure agricultural commodities, equivalent to approximately 35.24 liters.

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