The t distribution in Table D in your text is an example of a(n) ______________distribution.
A) theoretical
B) empirical
C) both of the descriptive alternatives are correct
D) neither of the descriptive alternatives is correct.

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The t distribution is a theoretical distribution used in statistics for estimating population parameters when the sample size is small and/or when the population variance is unknown. It is based on theoretical principles rather than empirical data.

The T Distribution in Table D in Your Text Is