Which combination of factors is most likely to produce a significant value for an independent-measures t statistic?
A)Large samples and large variance
B)Large samples and small variance
C)Small samples and large variance
D)Small samples and small variance

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Large sample size reduces random variability, making it more likely to detect a significant difference. A smaller variance also increases the likelihood of detecting a significant difference, as the means of the two groups will be more distinct from each other.

Which Combination of Factors Is Most Likely to Produce a Significant