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To conduct a one-sample $$t$$-test, researchers compute the $$t$$ statistic using the exact formula: $$t = \frac{M - \mu_0}{\frac{SD}{\sqrt{N}}}$$. In this mathematical equation, $$M$$ represents the sample mean, $$\mu_0$$ is the hypothetical population mean serving as the standard of comparison, $$SD$$ is the standard deviation of the sample, and $$N$$ indicates the total sample size.

Formula for the One-Sample t-Test

When computing the statistic for a one-sample $$t$$-test using the formula $$t = \frac{M - \mu_0}{\frac{SD}{\sqrt{N}}}$$, what does the symbol $$\mu_0$$ represent?

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