For the t ratio, the only time a negative t value may occur is when
A) sample mean 1 is smaller than sample mean 2
B) sample mean 2 is smaller than sample mean 1
C) the sample means are equal
D) none of these, since t may never be negative

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A negative t value occurs when sample mean 1 is smaller than sample mean 2. This means that the difference between the sample means is negative, which is reflected in the negative t value.

For the T Ratio, the Only Time a Negative T