A researcher examined whether there is a difference in burnout between employees paid hourly verses salary. Burnout was measured as a single variable using the Maslach Burnout Inventory, which consists of 22 items that participants evaluate in terms of their feelings on a 7-point Likert scale (Maslach & Jackson, 1981).

What is the most appropriate statistical test for this scenario if the data were parametric? (1 pt)