It is appropriate to use the one-sample t-Test when:
A)We want to compare the means of pairs of individuals who have been matched because they are similar to each other.
B)We want to compare the means of two independent groups.
C)We want to compare a sample statistic to a population statistic.
D)All of the variables are at the nominal level of measurement.

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The one-sample t-Test is used to compare a sample statistic to a population statistic. It is appropriate when we have one group or sample and want to infer about the mean of the population from which the sample was drawn. Option A describes the paired t-Test, option B describes the independent samples t-Test, and option D is incorrect as the nominal level of measurement does not involve numerical values that can be used for a t-Test.

It Is Appropriate to Use the One-Sample T-Test When