In an exercise program there are a total90 women enrolled. The women are in the two age groups (i) 18 to 45 years and (ii) 45 years above. Which test will you use to analyze the weight loss of the women in the two age groups in this exercise program?

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In an exercise program there are a total90 women enrolled. The women are in the two age groups (i) 18 to 45 years and (ii) 45 years above. Which test will you use to analyze the weight loss of the women in the two age groups in this exercise program?

 

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The two age groups of women are to be compared for weight loss. These two groups are independent of each other. The two sample t test can be used for comparing the mean weight loss for both the groups, when the population is normally distributed.

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