Which of the Following Means Comparison Analyses Is the Most

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following means comparison analyses is the most conservative, in the sense that it most reduces the likelihood of making a Type 1 error?

• A) A contrast analysis
• B) The Fisher least significant difference test
• C) The Scheffé means comparison test
• D) The Tukey honestly significantly difference test

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