Barry Calculates an F-Ratio for a One-Way ANOVA Comparing the Incomes

question 55

Multiple Choice

Barry calculates an F-ratio for a one-way ANOVA comparing the incomes of graduates of three different SJSU majors and rejects the null hypothesis. Which of the following is the most appropriate conclusion he could draw?

• A) The income levels for the three majors are all different from each other.
• B) The income levels for the three majors do not differ from each other.
• C) Income levels vary as a function of major.
• D) The analysis supports the research hypothesis.

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