How is the standard error related to the t-statistic in SPSS?

The standard error is a key component in calculating the t-statistic for a t-test. The formula is: t = (sample statistic - population parameter) / standard error. A smaller standard error leads to a larger t-statistic (in absolute value), indicating stronger evidence against the null hypothesis. SPSS automatically calculates the t-statistic and its associated p-value based on the standard error and the sample data.