The data from an independent-measures research study produce a sample mean difference of 6 points and an estimated standard error of 2 points.If there are n = 8 scores in each sample,then the value for the t statistic is ____.
A)6/2
B)6/4
C)6/0.25
D)6/0.50

Question

The data from an independent-measures research study produce a sample mean difference of 6 points and an estimated standard error of 2 points.If there are n = 8 scores in each sample,then the value for the t statistic is ____.​
A)​6/2
B)​6/4
C)​6/0.25
D)​6/0.50

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The t statistic is calculated by dividing the sample mean difference by the estimated standard error. Given a sample mean difference of 6 points and an estimated standard error of 2 points, the t statistic is 6 / 2 = 3.

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