Data from a Randomized Block Design Are Shown in the Following

question 75

Multiple Choice

Data from a randomized block design are shown in the following table. $\begin{array}{c}\quad\quad\quad\text { Treatment Levels }\\\begin{array}{l}\\\text {Block 1}\\\text {Block 2}\\\text {Block3}\end{array}\begin{array}{l}1 \\8 \\6 \\7 \end{array}\begin{array}{l}2 \\5 \\6 \\8 \end{array}\begin{array}{c}3 \\10 \\9 \\8 \end{array}\begin{array}{r}4\\7\\5\\9\end{array}\end{array}$

Using $\alpha$ = 0.05, the appropriate decision for the blocking effects is ________.

• A)reject the null hypothesis \(\mu\) ₁ \(\ge\) \(\mu\) ₂ \(\ge\) \(\mu\) ₃
• B)do not reject the null hypothesis \(\mu\) ₁ \(\neq\) \(\mu\) ₂ \(\neq\)\(\mu\) ₃
• C)do not reject the null hypothesis \(\mu\)₁=\(\mu\)₂=\(\mu\)₃
• D)reject the null hypothesis \(\mu\) ₁ \(\le\) \(\mu\) ₂ \(\le\) \(\mu\) ₃
• E)do nothing

Acknowledge the risks associated with forecasting in capital budgeting.

Understand the concept and calculation of the Degree of Operating Leverage (DOL).

Analyze the financial implications of changes in cost structures on project valuation.

Identify the factors influencing the option to wait or proceed with a project.

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