In: Statistics and Probability
The standard germination rate for foxglove seeds (Digitalis) produced by a large nursery is a 70% germination rate. Twelve samples of seeds have been stored for 1 year. When planted it is determined that their germination rate is 62% with a SEM of 8%.
What type of t-test should you use?
What is the t-value?
Would you use a one-tailed test, or a two-tailed test?
What are the degrees of freedom?
Using the table of t-values given at the end of this assignment, would you conclude that this difference was likely to have happened by change? Explain your reasoning.