What Are the Degrees of Freedom for an Independent Samples

question 7

Multiple Choice

What are the degrees of freedom for an independent samples t-test that uses two samples with n = 12 in each sample?

• A)23
• B)22
• C)21
• D)20

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Definitions:

Pineal Gland

A small endocrine gland in the brain involved in the production of melatonin, a hormone that regulates sleep patterns.

Suprachiasmatic Nucleus

A tiny region in the brain's hypothalamus responsible for controlling circadian rhythms, essentially acting as the body's internal clock.

Lesioning

Lesioning involves artificially damaging or removing tissue from the brain or another part of the body, often used in scientific research to study the function of specific brain areas or the healing process.

SCN Cells

Specialized neurons located in the suprachiasmatic nucleus of the brain that regulate circadian rhythms.