For a t test comparing two groups that consist of the same individuals, we use the t test for ______ samples.
A) independent
B) dependent
C) asymmetric
D) symmetric

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When comparing two groups that consist of the same individuals, we use the dependent samples t-test, also known as the paired samples t-test or the repeated measures t-test. This is because the data in each group is not independent, as the same individuals are being compared before and after an intervention or under different conditions. The t-test for independent samples is used when the two groups being compared are completely separate and unrelated. The options C and D are not relevant to the type of t-test used in this scenario.

For a T Test Comparing Two Groups That Consist of the Same