The Mean Square Is the Sum of Squares Divided by _____

question 47

Multiple Choice

The mean square is the sum of squares divided by _____.

• A) the total number of observations
• B) its corresponding degrees of freedom
• C) its corresponding degrees of freedom minus1
• D) None of the answers is correct.

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Definitions:

FICA Tax

A United States federal payroll tax imposed on both employees and employers to fund Social Security and Medicare.

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