Table 6 Two sample t-test assuming unequal variance between the total obliteration score of dogs and wolves for each age category (P(T ≤ t) two-tail).

From: Suture obliteration patterns in wolves and a comparison to dogs

 

Test stat.

Deg. freedom

p value

Juvenile (0.5–0.9 years)

0.10

116

0.92

Juvenile/young adult (1–1.9 years)

1.39

62

0.17

Young adult (2–3.9 years)

4.54

66

2.49E−05

Prime adult (4–7.9 years)

9.30

256

6.31E−18

Older adult (8.0+ years)

6.39

29

5.44E−07