A Researcher Calculates an F-Ratio Comparing the GPAs of Three

question 8

Multiple Choice

A researcher calculates an F-ratio comparing the GPAs of three different SJSU majors: Major A (M = 2.40) , Major B (M = 2.16) and Major C (M = 3.05) . If she makes the decision to reject the null hypothesis, what is the most specific and appropriate conclusion she can draw?

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

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