In an Analysis of Variance, the Within-Group Population Variance Estimate

question 107

Multiple Choice

In an analysis of variance, the within-group population variance estimate is 8.5 and the between-group estimate is 5.3. What is the F ratio?

• A)5.3/8.5 = 0.62
• B)8.5/5.3 = 1.60
• C)square root of (5.3/8.5)= 0.79
• D)square root of (8.5/5.3)= 1.27

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Secondary Reinforcer

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