In Testing for the Equality of Means from Two Independent $\alpha$

question 30

Multiple Choice

In testing for the equality of means from two independent populations,if the hypothesis of equal population means is rejected at $\alpha$ = .01,it will __________ be rejected at $\alpha$ = .05.

• A)Always
• B)Sometimes
• C)Never

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Definitions:

Temperate Lake

A lake located in a temperate climate zone, characterized by moderate temperatures and seasonal variations.

Oligotrophic Lake

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Phytoplankton

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