Calculate T Test Statistic Calculator Two Sample

Two Sample T-Statistic Formula:

\[ t = \frac{\bar{x}_1 - \bar{x}_2}{\sqrt{s_p^2 \left( \frac{1}{n_1} + \frac{1}{n_2} \right)}} \]

Sample 1 Mean (x̄₁):

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Sample 2 Mean (x̄₂):

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Pooled Variance (sₚ²):

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Sample 1 Size (n₁):

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Sample 2 Size (n₂):

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T-Statistic (t):

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1. What is the Two Sample T-Test Statistic?

The two sample t-test statistic is used to determine if there is a significant difference between the means of two independent groups. It's a fundamental statistical test in hypothesis testing that compares two sample means while accounting for sample variability.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the two sample t-statistic formula:

\[ t = \frac{\bar{x}_1 - \bar{x}_2}{\sqrt{s_p^2 \left( \frac{1}{n_1} + \frac{1}{n_2} \right)}} \]

Where:

\( \bar{x}_1 \) — Mean of sample 1
\( \bar{x}_2 \) — Mean of sample 2
\( s_p^2 \) — Pooled variance of both samples
\( n_1 \) — Size of sample 1
\( n_2 \) — Size of sample 2

Explanation: The t-statistic measures the difference between group means relative to the variability in the data. A larger absolute t-value indicates a greater difference between groups.

3. Importance of T-Statistic Calculation

Details: The t-statistic is crucial for determining statistical significance in research studies, clinical trials, and experimental designs. It helps researchers decide whether to reject the null hypothesis of no difference between groups.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter the means of both samples, the pooled variance, and the sample sizes. All values must be valid (pooled variance > 0, sample sizes > 1).

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: When should I use a two sample t-test?
A: Use when comparing means from two independent groups with normally distributed data and approximately equal variances.

Q2: What is pooled variance?
A: Pooled variance is a weighted average of the variances from both samples, used when assuming equal population variances.

Q3: How do I interpret the t-statistic?
A: Compare your calculated t-value to critical values from the t-distribution table based on your degrees of freedom and chosen significance level.

Q4: What are the assumptions of the two sample t-test?
A: Independence of observations, normality of data, and homogeneity of variances between groups.

Q5: What if my variances are unequal?
A: You may need to use Welch's t-test, which doesn't assume equal variances between groups.