The Correct Formula for Calculating the Sum of Squares for the Between-Groups

question 73

Multiple Choice

The correct formula for calculating the sum of squares for the between-groups variables, represented as rows or columns, is:

• A) \( \Sigma\)(X - GM)².
• B) \( \Sigma\)(M_{row or column} - GM)².
• C) \( \Sigma\)(X - M_cell)².
• D) \( \Sigma\)(M_cell - X)².

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