What Is the Statistical Test for Examining the Significant Difference

question 29

Multiple Choice

What is the statistical test for examining the significant difference between two means from two unrelated groups?

• A) t-test for dependent means
• B) MANOVA
• C) t-test for independent means
• D) factor analysis

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