If two samples,each with n = 20 scores,are selected from the same population and both have the same mean (M = 53)and the same variance (s² = 12),then they will also have the same t statistic.

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If both samples have the same mean and variance, then their distribution will be identical, and the t statistic formula depends only on the mean and standard deviation of the sample. Therefore, the t statistic will be the same for both samples.

If Two Samples,each with N = 20 Scores,are Selected from the Same