A researcher wishes to determine if there is a difference in the average flexibility test score for female athletes and the average flexibility test score for their best friends. An appropriate test to utilize would be:
A) independent t-test
B) dependent t-test
C) Chi-square
D) ANOVA

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The dependent t-test is appropriate here because the researcher is comparing two related groups: female athletes and their best friends, which are paired or matched samples.

A Researcher Wishes to Determine If There Is a Difference