The sample size in each independent sample must be the same if we are to test for differences between the means of 2 independent populations.

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While having equal sample sizes can increase the power of a statistical test, it is not a requirement for testing differences between the means of two independent populations. Tests like the independent samples t-test can be applied even when sample sizes differ.

The Sample Size in Each Independent Sample Must Be the Same