When comparing the independent samples t-test for means and the paired sample t-test for means,one is for
A)univariate analysis while the other is for multivariate analysis.
B)small sample sizes while the other is for large sample sizes.
C)continuous variables while the other is for categorical variables.
D)measures from separate groups while the other is for measures from the same group.
E)All of these are correct.

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The independent samples t-test is used to compare the means of two separate groups, while the paired sample t-test is used to compare the means of the same group at two different points in time or under two different conditions. Therefore, D is the correct choice as it accurately describes the difference between these two tests. Choices A, B, and C are not correct because they do not accurately describe the difference between these two tests.

When Comparing the Independent Samples T-Test for Means and the Paired