Student's t test for two independent samples assumes that the variances within each of the two groups are NOT significantly different from each other.

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The assumption of equal variances between the two groups is necessary for the validity of the t-test. If the variances are significantly different, a modified version of the t-test called Welch's t-test should be used instead.

Student's T Test for Two Independent Samples Assumes That the Variances