A Researcher Draws a Random Sample of 500 Participants for a Study

Multiple Choice

A researcher draws a random sample of 500 participants for a study with the intent to perform a dependent t test for a directional hypothesis. He reviews the normality indices and finds slight non-normality. What is the most appropriate recommendation for the researcher?

A) Abort and find a different procedure. The t test is not robust to violations of normality.
B) Proceed with the t test. The t test is robust to violations of normality.
C) Suggest a different sample be selected and start over.