Which of the Following Is NOT a Required Assumption for the Analysis

question 81

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a required assumption for the analysis of variance?

• A) The random variable of interest for each population has a normal probability distribution.
• B) The variance associated with the random variable must be the same for each population.
• C) At least two populations are under consideration.
• D) Populations have equal means.

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