To Avoid the Problem of Having Access to Tables of the F

question 64

Multiple Choice

To avoid the problem of having access to tables of the F distribution with values for the lower tail when a one-tailed test is required, let the _____ variance be the numerator of the test statistic.

• A) smaller sample
• B) larger sample
• C) sample variance from the population with the smaller hypothesized
• D) sample variance from the population with the larger hypothesized

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Definitions:

Pure Hypothetical

A conditional statement or proposition that is entirely based on speculation rather than factual evidence.

Affirming Consequent

A logical fallacy where the conclusion is erroneously inferred from the premise in the form "If A, then B; B, therefore A."

Fallacy

A flaw in the process of thought that results in an argument being invalid or not solidly reasoned.

Affirming Consequent

A logical fallacy where one assumes that because the consequent is true, the antecedent must also be true; it's a flawed argument in conditional reasoning.