15th February 2024

A case-controlled study is conducted to assess potential risk factors for NSIP.

A case-controlled study is conducted to assess potential risk factors for NSIP. A case-controlled population was identified against a group of patients with known NSIP. The weekly amount of red meat consumed was identified in both patient populations, which was found to have a normal distribution. 

Which of the following statistical tests is most appropriate to determine if there is a significant difference in the amount of red meat consumed between both groups?