Testing two variances is the same as testing two means?

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holdyourhorsiieees

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• Nov 12, 2007

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True or false: Testing two variances is the same as testing two means.

I think that's false, but I'm not sure how to justify it....
Thanks.

 

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Consider what test is used in each case.

 

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testing two variances, you use the f-test, right?
and when testing two means....t-test?