Use Minitab to Perform a Kruskal-Wallis Test Using the P-Value

question 18

Essay

Use Minitab to perform a Kruskal-Wallis test using the P-value approach.
-The table below shows the weights (in pounds)of 6 randomly selected women in each of three different age groups. At the 0.01 significance level, do the data provide sufficient evidence to conclude that a difference exists between the three population means? $$\begin{array} { l | l | l } 18 - 34 & 35 - 55 & 56 \text { and older } \\ \hline 119 & 123 & 140 \\ 134 & 147 & 128 \\ 114 & 135 & 159 \\ 125 & 110 & 134 \\ 153 & 154 & 120 \\ 138 & 163 & 116 \end{array}$$

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Definitions:

Vocational School

An educational institution that provides specialized training and education aimed at preparing students for specific trades, crafts, or careers.

Activity Variances

The differences between planned or expected levels of activity (and associated costs) and actual outcomes, often used for performance evaluation and control.

Students

Individuals engaged in learning at educational institutions, ranging from schools to universities, but not a key term related to accounting or finance directly.

Cost Drivers

Factors that cause a change in the cost of an activity, such as machine-hours, labor-hours, or quantity of materials.