Correct option is C
The Student's t-test is a statistical test used to determine if there is a significant difference between the means or the significance of coefficients in small sample sizes. Here's how the options align:
A. Comparing two groups to see whether their means differ:
Correct. The t-test is designed to compare the means of two groups (independent or paired samples).
C. Testing the significance of correlation coefficient:
Correct. The t-test can assess whether a correlation coefficient is significantly different from zero.
D. Testing the significance of regression coefficient:
Correct. The t-test is used in regression analysis to test the significance of individual regression coefficients (e.g., testing whether a slope is different from zero).
Thus, the correct answer is (c) Only (A), (C), and (D).
Information Booster:
Independent t-test: Compares the means of two independent groups.
Paired t-test: Compares means within the same group before and after an intervention.
Correlation coefficient testing: Assesses the relationship strength and direction between two variables.
Regression coefficient testing: Determines whether predictors (independent variables) significantly explain the dependent variable.
ANOVA: Used for comparing means across multiple groups (more than two).
Additional Knowledge:
Comparing multiple groups (more than two) to see whether their means differ:
Incorrect. The t-test is not suitable for comparing more than two groups. For multiple groups, an ANOVA (Analysis of Variance) test is more appropriate.