Using Two Independent Samples, Two Population Means Are Compared to Determine

question 43

Multiple Choice

Using two independent samples, two population means are compared to determine if a difference exists. The number in the first sample is fifteen and the number in the second sample is twelve. How many degrees of freedom are associated with the critical value?

• A) 24
• B) 25
• C) 26
• D) 27

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