When conducting a paired-samples t test, the sample mean difference is compared to:
A) a distribution of mean differences.
B) sample means.
C) differences between means.
D) the t distribution.

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The paired-samples t test involves comparing the sample mean difference to a distribution of mean differences, which is essentially the expected distribution if there were no effect or difference. This method accounts for the paired nature of the data.

When Conducting a Paired-Samples T Test, the Sample Mean Difference