Suppose a Researcher Collected Data to Compare Whether Cats of Different

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Essay

Suppose a researcher collected data to compare whether cats of different size categories differed in mean number of hours slept per day. Cats were categorized as small, medium, or large. The calculated F- statistic was 220.41. Given this test statistic, can we conclude that there is more variation between groups or within groups? Based on the test statistic, is it likely that an association exists between cat size and mean number of hours that a cat sleeps per day? Explain.

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