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

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The t test for independent samples is appropriate when comparing two groups that consist of different individuals, as they are not dependent on each other. The dependent samples t test (also known as the paired samples t test) is used when the two groups are related or matched (e.g. pre-test and post-test scores of the same individuals). "Asymmetric" and "symmetric" are not terms used to describe types of t tests.

For a T Test Comparing Two Groups That Consist of Different