When Testing the Difference Between Two Dependent Population Means, the Test

question 16

Multiple Choice

When testing the difference between two dependent population means, the test statistic is based on a ______________.

• A) Pooled variance
• B) Standard deviation of the differences
• C) Pooled proportion
• D) Sum of the population variances

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