Hello, I have the following sample data set (quite shortened) aboutthe weights a

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Hello, I have the following sample data set (quite shortened) aboutthe weights and ideal weight of males and females. Sex      Wght      Ideal Wgt F         125         120    F          160         145 M         275         175 M         180         175 F          135         125 My question is "Are men or women closer to thier ideal weighton average?" I don't know how to get started to find this answer. Ifsomeone could please help, I would appreciate it. Thanks!!!!! Hello, I have the following sample data set (quite shortened) aboutthe weights and ideal weight of males and females. Sex      Wght      Ideal Wgt F         125         120    F          160         145 M         275         175 M         180         175 F          135         125 My question is "Are men or women closer to thier ideal weighton average?" I don't know how to get started to find this answer. Ifsomeone could please help, I would appreciate it. Thanks!!!!!

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Here's a link to a pdf that explains the difference tests andalso shows you how to test for equal populationvariances: http://www.bsos.umd.edu/socy/alan/handouts/diff_of_two_means.pdf

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