T Statistic Calculator Two Sample

Two Sample T Statistic Formula:

\[ t = \frac{\bar{x}_1 - \bar{x}_2}{\sqrt{\frac{s_1^2}{n_1} + \frac{s_2^2}{n_2}}} \]

Mean of Sample 1 (x̄₁):

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Standard Deviation of Sample 1 (s₁):

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Sample Size 1 (n₁):

count

Mean of Sample 2 (x̄₂):

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Standard Deviation of Sample 2 (s₂):

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Sample Size 2 (n₂):

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T Statistic (t):

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1. What is the Two Sample T Statistic?

The two-sample t statistic is used to compare the means of two independent groups. It measures the difference between the group means relative to the variability observed within each group.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the two-sample t statistic formula:

\[ t = \frac{\bar{x}_1 - \bar{x}_2}{\sqrt{\frac{s_1^2}{n_1} + \frac{s_2^2}{n_2}}} \]

Where:

\( \bar{x}_1 \) — Mean of sample 1
\( \bar{x}_2 \) — Mean of sample 2
\( s_1 \) — Standard deviation of sample 1
\( s_2 \) — Standard deviation of sample 2
\( n_1 \) — Size of sample 1
\( n_2 \) — Size of sample 2

Explanation: The numerator measures the difference between group means, while the denominator (standard error) accounts for the variability and sample sizes of both groups.

3. Importance of T Statistic

Details: The t statistic is fundamental in hypothesis testing, particularly in determining whether the means of two groups are statistically different from each other. It's widely used in scientific research, quality control, and A/B testing.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter the mean, standard deviation, and sample size for both groups. All values must be valid (sample sizes > 0, standard deviations ≥ 0).

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: When should I use a two-sample t-test?
A: Use when comparing means of two independent groups with continuous data, especially when sample sizes are small (<30) and population standard deviations are unknown.

Q2: What's the difference between paired and unpaired t-tests?
A: Paired tests compare measurements from the same subjects at different times, while unpaired (two-sample) tests compare different groups.

Q3: How do I interpret the t statistic value?
A: Larger absolute values indicate greater difference between groups relative to variability. Compare to critical t values or use p-value to determine significance.

Q4: What assumptions does this test make?
A: Assumes data are normally distributed, variances are equal (for standard test), and observations are independent.

Q5: What if my variances are unequal?
A: Use Welch's t-test, which doesn't assume equal variances and adjusts the degrees of freedom.